Cold-rolled steel coil 1-3 mm from India
India exported $101 million of cold-rolled steel coil 1-3 mm (HS 7209.16) in FY2025-26, down 8.1% 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
- $101MDown 8.1% on last year
- HS code
- 7209.16Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7209.16.00 | In coils, not further worked than cold-rolled (cold-reduced): Of a thickness exceeding <il>1 mm</il> but less than 3 mm | 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 1-3 mm
India's exports to all countries under HS 7209.16, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7209.16 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 1-3 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 1-3 mm?
7209.16, 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 1-3 mm?
Yes. India exported $101 million under HS 7209.16 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.