Aluminum wire with steel core from India
India exported $162 million of aluminum wire with steel core (HS 7614.10) in FY2025-26, down 35% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 54.9% US import duty, against 79.9% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 54.9%China 79.9%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $162MDown 35.4% on last year
- HS code
- 7614.10Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 25.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 2 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7614.10.10.00 | With steel core: Not fitted with fittings and not made up into articles | 4.9% | 54.9% | 79.9% |
| 7614.10.50.00 | With steel core: Fitted with fittings or made up into articles | 4.9% | 54.9% | 79.9% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of aluminum wire with steel core
India's exports to all countries under HS 7614.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7614.10 is 6%, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 1.1% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on aluminum wire with steel core from India?
54.9% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 7614.10, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 79.9%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for aluminum wire with steel core?
7614.10, under heading 7614 (Stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, including slings and similar articles, of aluminum, not electrically insulated). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export aluminum wire with steel core?
Yes. India exported $162 million under HS 7614.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.