HS chapter 63
Textiles, made up articles
Textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags. India sold USD 5.95 bn of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 606.0 mn. It is a top-five export to 13 countries in our data.
USD 5.95 bnIndia's exports, 2024 · 1.4% of all exports
USD 606.0 mnIndia's imports, 2024 · 0.087% of all imports
Net exporterbalance USD 5.34 bn
Exports 91% Imports 9%
Top 10 markets for India's exports
- #1 United States USD 2.90 bn49%
- #2 United Arab Emirates USD 291.3 mn5%
- #3 United Kingdom USD 271.9 mn5%
- #4 Germany USD 224.5 mn4%
- #5 Australia USD 193.4 mn3%
- #6 Canada USD 167.4 mn3%
- #7 France USD 162.2 mn3%
- #8 Netherlands USD 152.5 mn3%
- #9 Spain USD 132.8 mn2%
- #10 Italy USD 122.7 mn2%
Top 10 suppliers to India
- #1 China USD 186.9 mn31%
- #2 Bangladesh USD 138.2 mn23%
- #3 United States USD 60.8 mn10%
- #4 Canada USD 53.8 mn9%
- #5 South Korea USD 37.6 mn6%
- #6 Nepal USD 13.4 mn2%
- #7 Italy USD 9.4 mn2%
- #8 Germany USD 8.9 mn1%
- #9 Japan USD 8.7 mn1%
- #10 Belgium USD 8.6 mn1%
Source: UN Comtrade public API, reporter India (699), 2024, HS 2022 chapter 63; exports FOB, imports CIF · retrieved 29 Sep 2026.
Certificates and permits usually involved
Textiles and apparel: registration with the relevant export promotion council (for example AEPC or Texprocil) to claim FTP benefits.
General guidance, verify per product with the regulator and your customs broker. See the documents checklist.
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HS 63: questions
How much HS 63 does India export?
India exported USD 5.95 bn of HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles) in 2024, 1.4% of India's exports. The largest market was United States at USD 2.90 bn. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.
Where does India buy HS 63 from?
India imported USD 606.0 mn of chapter 63 in 2024, most of it from China (USD 186.9 mn). Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.
What certificates does HS 63 usually need?
Textiles and apparel: registration with the relevant export promotion council (for example AEPC or Texprocil) to claim FTP benefits. This is general guidance; verify the exact product line with the regulator and your customs broker.