Cold-finished stainless steel bars from India
India exported $571 million of cold-finished stainless steel bars (HS 7222.20) in FY2025-26, up 6.5% 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
- $571MUp 6.5% on last year
- HS code
- 7222.20Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7222.20.00 | Other bars and rods of stainless steel; angles, shapes and sections of stainless steel: Bars and rods, not further worked than cold-formed or cold-finished | 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 cold-finished stainless steel bars
India's exports to all countries under HS 7222.20, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7222.20 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 cold-finished stainless steel bars 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 cold-finished stainless steel bars?
7222.20, under heading 7222 (Other bars and rods of stainless steel; angles, shapes and sections of stainless steel). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export cold-finished stainless steel bars?
Yes. India exported $571 million under HS 7222.20 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.