Aluminum-zinc coated steel from India
India exported $72.6 million of aluminum-zinc coated steel (HS 7210.61) in FY2025-26, down 5.8% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 50% US import duty, against 75% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 50%China 75%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $73MDown 5.8% on last year
- HS code
- 7210.61Page 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.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7210.61.00.00 | Plated or coated with aluminum: Plated or coated with aluminum-zinc alloys | Free | 50% | 75% |
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-zinc coated steel
India's exports to all countries under HS 7210.61, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7210.61 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on aluminum-zinc coated steel from India?
50% on the US tariff line for this code, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 75%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for aluminum-zinc coated steel?
7210.61, under heading 7210 (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of <il>600 mm</il> or more, clad, plated or coated). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export aluminum-zinc coated steel?
Yes. India exported $72.6 million under HS 7210.61 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.