Cold-drawn seamless stainless steel tubes from India
India exported $251 million of cold-drawn seamless stainless steel tubes (HS 7304.41) in FY2025-26, down 1.6% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 50% US import duty, against 57.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 50%China 57.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $251MDown 1.6% on last year
- HS code
- 7304.41Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 7.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7304.41.30 | Cold-drawn or cold-rolled (cold-reduced): Of an external diameter of less than <il>19 mm</il> | Free | 50% | 57.5% |
| 7304.41.60 | Cold-drawn or cold-rolled (cold-reduced): Other | Free | 50% | 57.5% |
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 cold-drawn seamless stainless steel tubes
India's exports to all countries under HS 7304.41, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7304.41 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 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 cold-drawn seamless stainless steel tubes from India?
50% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 7304.41, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 57.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for cold-drawn seamless stainless steel tubes?
7304.41, under heading 7304 (Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast 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 cold-drawn seamless stainless steel tubes?
Yes. India exported $251 million under HS 7304.41 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.