Ferrochromium excluding high-carbon grades from India
India exported $86.3 million of ferrochromium excluding high-carbon grades (HS 7202.49) in FY2025-26, up 6.9% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 1.9% to 3.1% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 26.9% to 28.1% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 1.9%China 26.9%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $86MUp 6.9% on last year
- HS code
- 7202.49Page 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.
All 2 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7202.49.10.00 | Other: Containing by weight more than 3 percent of carbon | 1.9% | 1.9% | 26.9% |
| 7202.49.50 | Other: Other | 3.1% | 3.1% | 28.1% |
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 ferrochromium excluding high-carbon grades
India's exports to all countries under HS 7202.49, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7202.49 is 7%, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. 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 ferrochromium excluding high-carbon grades from India?
1.9% to 3.1% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 7202.49, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 26.9% to 28.1%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for ferrochromium excluding high-carbon grades?
7202.49, under heading 7202 (Ferroalloys). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export ferrochromium excluding high-carbon grades?
Yes. India exported $86.3 million under HS 7202.49 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.