Nonmalleable cast iron articles from India

India exported $231 million of nonmalleable cast iron articles (HS 7325.10) in FY2025-26, up 16% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 37.5% for goods from China.

US duty from India
10%China 37.5%
India's exports, FY2025-26
$231MUp 15.7% on last year
HS code
7325.10Page updated 6 Nov 2026

US import duty, India vs China

India 10%
China 37.5%

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

The US tariff line
HTS lineDescriptionBaseIndiaChina
7325.10.00 Other cast articles of iron or steel: Of nonmalleable cast iron50% for some products under this code, depending on the exact tariff line and metal content Free 10% 37.5%

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 nonmalleable cast iron articles

FY2022-23 $237 million
FY2023-24 $182 million
FY2024-25 $200 million
FY2025-26 $231 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 7325.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

EU base duty
The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7325.10 is 1.7%, 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 0.9% 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 nonmalleable cast iron articles from India?

10% 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 37.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.

What is the HS code for nonmalleable cast iron articles?

7325.10, under heading 7325 (Other cast 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 nonmalleable cast iron articles?

Yes. India exported $231 million under HS 7325.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.