Direct-reduced iron from India
India exported $470 million of direct-reduced iron (HS 7203.10) in FY2025-26, down 2.0% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 0% US import duty, against 25% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 0%China 25%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $470MDown 2.0% on last year
- HS code
- 7203.10Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7203.10.00.00 | Ferrous products obtained by direct reduction of iron ore and other spongy ferrous products, in lumps, pellets or similar forms; iron having a minimum purity by weight of 99.94 percent, in lumps, pellets or similar forms: Ferrous products obtained by direct reduction of iron ore | Free | 0% | 25% |
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 direct-reduced iron
India's exports to all countries under HS 7203.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7203.10 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 direct-reduced iron from India?
0% 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 25%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for direct-reduced iron?
7203.10, under heading 7203 (Ferrous products obtained by direct reduction of iron ore and other spongy ferrous products, in lumps, pellets or similar forms; iron having a minimum purity by weight of 99.94 percent, in lumps, pellets or similar forms). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export direct-reduced iron?
Yes. India exported $470 million under HS 7203.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.