Hot-rolled steel coil over 10 mm from India

India exported $87.4 million of hot-rolled steel coil over 10 mm (HS 7208.36) in FY2025-26, up 250% 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
$87MUp 250.1% on last year
HS code
7208.36Page 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
7208.36.00 Other, in coils, not further worked than hot-rolled: Of a thickness exceeding 10 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 hot-rolled steel coil over 10 mm

FY2022-23 $99.6 million
FY2023-24 $130 million
FY2024-25 $25.0 million
FY2025-26 $87.4 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 7208.36, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

EU base duty
The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7208.36 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 steel coil over 10 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 hot-rolled steel coil over 10 mm?

7208.36, under heading 7208 (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of <il>600 mm</il> or more, hot-rolled, 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 hot-rolled steel coil over 10 mm?

Yes. India exported $87.4 million under HS 7208.36 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.