Cold-rolled stainless steel sheet 0.5-1 mm from India

India exported $52.0 million of cold-rolled stainless steel sheet 0.5-1 mm (HS 7219.34) in FY2025-26, up 23% 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
$52MUp 23.1% on last year
HS code
7219.34Page updated 6 Nov 2026

US import duty, India vs China

India 50%
China 75%

India pays 25.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.

The US tariff line
HTS lineDescriptionBaseIndiaChina
7219.34.00 Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced): Of a thickness of 0.5 mm or more but not exceeding <il>1 mm</il> 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-rolled stainless steel sheet 0.5-1 mm

FY2022-23 $56.6 million
FY2023-24 $53.0 million
FY2024-25 $42.3 million
FY2025-26 $52.0 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 7219.34, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

EU base duty
The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7219.34 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-rolled stainless steel sheet 0.5-1 mm 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-rolled stainless steel sheet 0.5-1 mm?

7219.34, under heading 7219 (Flat-rolled products of stainless steel, of a width of <il>600 mm</il> or more). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.

Does India export cold-rolled stainless steel sheet 0.5-1 mm?

Yes. India exported $52.0 million under HS 7219.34 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.