Large-diameter line pipe from India
India exported $67.3 million of large-diameter line pipe (HS 7305.19) in FY2025-26, up 84% 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
- $67MUp 83.7% on last year
- HS code
- 7305.19Page 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.
All 2 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7305.19.10 | Other: Of iron or nonalloy steel | Free | 50% | 75% |
| 7305.19.50.00 | Other: Of alloy 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 large-diameter line pipe
India's exports to all countries under HS 7305.19, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7305.19 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.9% to 1% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on large-diameter line pipe from India?
50% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 7305.19, 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 large-diameter line pipe?
7305.19, under heading 7305 (Other tubes and pipes (for example, welded, riveted or similarly closed), having circular cross sections, the external diameter of which exceeds <il>406.4 mm</il>, of iron or steel). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export large-diameter line pipe?
Yes. India exported $67.3 million under HS 7305.19 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.