Nonalloy steel bars and rods from India

India exported $111 million of nonalloy steel bars and rods (HS 7215.90) in FY2025-26, down 7.5% 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
$111MDown 7.5% on last year
HS code
7215.90Page 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.

All 3 US tariff lines
HTS lineDescriptionBaseIndiaChina
7215.90.10.00 Plated or coated with metal: Not cold-formed Free 50% 75%
7215.90.30.00 Plated or coated with metal: Cold-formed Free 50% 75%
7215.90.50.00 Other: 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 nonalloy steel bars and rods

FY2022-23 $139 million
FY2023-24 $127 million
FY2024-25 $120 million
FY2025-26 $111 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 7215.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

EU base duty
The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7215.90 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 nonalloy steel bars and rods from India?

50% on the 3 US tariff lines under HS 7215.90, 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 nonalloy steel bars and rods?

7215.90, under heading 7215 (Other bars and rods of iron 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 nonalloy steel bars and rods?

Yes. India exported $111 million under HS 7215.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.