Hot-rolled stainless steel coiled bars from India

India exported $107 million of hot-rolled stainless steel coiled bars (HS 7221.00) in FY2025-26, down 6.5% 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
$107MDown 6.5% on last year
HS code
7221.00Page 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
7221.00.00 Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, of stainless steel 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 hot-rolled stainless steel coiled bars

FY2022-23 $189 million
FY2023-24 $108 million
FY2024-25 $115 million
FY2025-26 $107 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 7221.00, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

EU base duty
The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7221.00 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 hot-rolled stainless steel coiled bars 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 hot-rolled stainless steel coiled bars?

7221.00, under heading 7221. Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.

Does India export hot-rolled stainless steel coiled bars?

Yes. India exported $107 million under HS 7221.00 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.