Cast iron cookware from India
India exported $15.8 million of cast iron cookware (HS 7323.91) in FY2025-26, down 18% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 15.3% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 17.8% to 20% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 17.8%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $16MDown 18.4% on last year
- HS code
- 7323.91Page updated 6 Nov 2026
- Made in
- 1 hubBatala
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 7.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7323.91.10.00 | Of cast iron, not enameled: Coated or plated with precious metal | Free | 10% | 20% |
| 7323.91.50 | Of cast iron, not enameled: Other | 5.3% | 15.3% | 17.8% |
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.
US imports of cast iron cookware from India averaged $25.58 per kg in 2025, against $4.25 from China, with each origin's duty added. From UN Comtrade. Averages mix grades, so read this as a direction, not a quote.
India's exports of cast iron cookware
India's exports to all countries under HS 7323.91, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Largest markets, 2025
- United States: 62%
- Saudi Arabia: 12%
- United Arab Emirates: 3%
- Netherlands: 3%
- Nepal: 3%
Where cast iron cookware are made
Rules and other duties
- United States
- Food-contact safety. Materials that touch food must be safe for that use under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. FDA can detain shipments that leach unsafe substances into food. 21 CFR Part 174
- European Union
- Food-contact materials. Materials that touch food must not transfer harmful substances into it and must be labelled for food contact. Some, including ceramics and plastics, need a written declaration of compliance. Regulation (EC) 1935/2004
- United Kingdom
- Food-contact materials. Materials that touch food must not transfer harmful substances into it. Some, including ceramics and plastics, need a written declaration of compliance. SI 2012/2619 (England)
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7323.91 is 3.2%, 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 0.5% 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 cast iron cookware from India?
10% to 15.3% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 7323.91, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 17.8% to 20%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for cast iron cookware?
7323.91, under heading 7323 (Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of iron or steel; iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of iron or steel). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export cast iron cookware?
Yes. India exported $15.8 million under HS 7323.91 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.