Iron and nonalloy steel ingots from India
India exported $175 million of iron and nonalloy steel ingots (HS 7206.90) in FY2025-26, up 0.7% 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
- $175MUp 0.7% on last year
- HS code
- 7206.90Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7206.90.00.00 | Iron and nonalloy steel in ingots or other primary forms (excluding iron of heading 7203): 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 iron and nonalloy steel ingots
India's exports to all countries under HS 7206.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7206.90 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 iron and nonalloy steel ingots 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 iron and nonalloy steel ingots?
7206.90, under heading 7206 (Iron and nonalloy steel in ingots or other primary forms (excluding iron of heading 7203)). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export iron and nonalloy steel ingots?
Yes. India exported $175 million under HS 7206.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.