High-carbon ferrochromium from India
India exported $572 million of high-carbon ferrochromium (HS 7202.41) in FY2025-26, up 0.1% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 1.9% US import duty, against 26.9% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 1.9%China 26.9%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $572MUp 0.1% on last year
- HS code
- 7202.41Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7202.41.00.00 | Ferrochromium: Containing by weight more than 4 percent of carbon | 1.9% | 1.9% | 26.9% |
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 high-carbon ferrochromium
India's exports to all countries under HS 7202.41, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7202.41 is 4%, 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 high-carbon ferrochromium from India?
1.9% 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 26.9%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for high-carbon ferrochromium?
7202.41, 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 high-carbon ferrochromium?
Yes. India exported $572 million under HS 7202.41 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.