Cold-rolled steel coil 0.5-1 mm from India

India exported $137 million of cold-rolled steel coil 0.5-1 mm (HS 7209.17) in FY2025-26, down 14% 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
$137MDown 14.4% on last year
HS code
7209.17Page 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
7209.17.00 In coils, 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 steel coil 0.5-1 mm

FY2022-23 $145 million
FY2023-24 $199 million
FY2024-25 $160 million
FY2025-26 $137 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 7209.17, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

EU base duty
The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7209.17 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 steel coil 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 steel coil 0.5-1 mm?

7209.17, under heading 7209 (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of <il>600 mm</il> or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.

Does India export cold-rolled steel coil 0.5-1 mm?

Yes. India exported $137 million under HS 7209.17 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.