Painted or plastic-coated steel from India
India exported $329 million of painted or plastic-coated steel (HS 7210.70) in FY2025-26, up 1.8% 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
- $329MUp 1.8% on last year
- HS code
- 7210.70Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7210.70.30.00 | Painted, varnished or coated with plastics: Not coated or plated with metal and not clad | Free | 50% | 75% |
| 7210.70.60 | Painted, varnished or coated with plastics: 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 painted or plastic-coated steel
India's exports to all countries under HS 7210.70, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7210.70 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 painted or plastic-coated steel from India?
50% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 7210.70, 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 painted or plastic-coated steel?
7210.70, under heading 7210 (Flat-rolled products of iron or nonalloy steel, of a width of <il>600 mm</il> or more, clad, plated or coated). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export painted or plastic-coated steel?
Yes. India exported $329 million under HS 7210.70 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.