Miscellaneous iron or steel articles from India

India exported $999 million of miscellaneous iron or steel articles (HS 7326.90) in FY2025-26, up 2.4% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 12.9% to 58.6% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 40.4% to 83.6% for goods from China.

US duty from India
12.9%China 40.4%
India's exports, FY2025-26
$999MUp 2.4% on last year
HS code
7326.90Page updated 6 Nov 2026

US import duty, India vs China

India 12.9%
China 40.4%

India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.

All 6 US tariff lines
HTS lineDescriptionBaseIndiaChina
7326.90.10.00 Other: Of tinplate Free 50% 75%
7326.90.25.00 Other: Cable or inner wire for caliper and cantilever brakes and casing therefor, whether or not cut to length Free 50% 75%
7326.90.35.00 Other: Containers of a kind normally carried on the person, in the pocket or in the handbag 7.8% 32.8% 57.8%
7326.90.45.00 Other: Horse and mule shoes Free 25% 50%
7326.90.60.00 Other: Coated or plated with precious metal 8.6% 58.6% 83.6%
7326.90.86 Other: Other52.9% for some products under this code, depending on the exact tariff line and metal content 2.9% 12.9% 40.4%

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 miscellaneous iron or steel articles

FY2022-23 $876 million
FY2023-24 $937 million
FY2024-25 $975 million
FY2025-26 $999 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 7326.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

EU base duty
The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7326.90 is 2.7%, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
RoDTEP
India's schedule lists 0.5% to 0.9% 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 miscellaneous iron or steel articles from India?

12.9% to 58.6% on the 6 US tariff lines under HS 7326.90, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 40.4% to 83.6%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.

What is the HS code for miscellaneous iron or steel articles?

7326.90, under heading 7326 (Other articles 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 miscellaneous iron or steel articles?

Yes. India exported $999 million under HS 7326.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.