Cold-rolled stainless steel strip from India
India exported $150 million of cold-rolled stainless steel strip (HS 7220.20) in FY2025-26, up 4.1% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 50% US import duty, against 57.5% to 75% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 50%China 57.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $150MUp 4.1% on last year
- HS code
- 7220.20Page 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 5 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7220.20.10 | Not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced): Of a width of 300 mm or more | Free | 50% | 75% |
| 7220.20.60 | Of a width of less than 300 mm: Of a thickness exceeding 1.25 mm | Free | 50% | 75% |
| 7220.20.70 | Of a width of less than 300 mm: Of a thickness exceeding 0.25 mm but not exceeding 1.25 mm | Free | 50% | 75% |
| 7220.20.80.00 | Of a thickness not exceeding 0.25 mm: Razor blade steel | Free | 50% | 75% |
| 7220.20.90 | Of a thickness not exceeding 0.25 mm: 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-rolled stainless steel strip
India's exports to all countries under HS 7220.20, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7220.20 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-rolled stainless steel strip from India?
50% on the 5 US tariff lines under HS 7220.20, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 57.5% to 75%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled stainless steel strip?
7220.20, under heading 7220 (Flat-rolled products of stainless steel, of a width of less than <il>600 mm</il>). 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 strip?
Yes. India exported $150 million under HS 7220.20 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.