Hot-rolled tool steel bars from India
India exported $78.5 million of hot-rolled tool steel bars (HS 7228.30) in FY2025-26, up 20% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 50% US import duty, against 57.5% to 75% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 50%China 57.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $78MUp 20.5% on last year
- HS code
- 7228.30Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 7.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 4 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7228.30.20.00 | Of tool steel (other than high-speed steel): Of ball-bearing steel | Free | 50% | 57.5% |
| 7228.30.40.00 | Of tool steel (other than high-speed steel): Of chipper knife steel, not cold-formed | Free | 50% | 75% |
| 7228.30.60.00 | Of tool steel (other than high-speed steel): Other | Free | 50% | 75% |
| 7228.30.80 | Other bars and rods, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded: Other | 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 tool steel bars
India's exports to all countries under HS 7228.30, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7228.30 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 tool steel bars from India?
50% on the 4 US tariff lines under HS 7228.30, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 57.5% to 75%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled tool steel bars?
7228.30, under heading 7228 (Other bars and rods of other alloy steel; angles, shapes and sections, of other alloy steel; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or nonalloy steel). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export hot-rolled tool steel bars?
Yes. India exported $78.5 million under HS 7228.30 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.