Pig iron and spiegeleisen from India
India exported $226 million of pig iron and spiegeleisen (HS 7201.10) in FY2025-26, up 97% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 0% US import duty, against 25% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 0%China 25%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $226MUp 97.2% on last year
- HS code
- 7201.10Page 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.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7201.10.00.00 | Pig iron and spiegeleisen in pigs, blocks or other primary forms: Nonalloy pig iron containing by weight 0.5 percent or less of phosphorus | Free | 0% | 25% |
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 pig iron and spiegeleisen
India's exports to all countries under HS 7201.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7201.10 is 1.4%, ranging from 0% to 1.7% across tariff lines, 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.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on pig iron and spiegeleisen from India?
0% 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 25%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for pig iron and spiegeleisen?
7201.10, under heading 7201 (Pig iron and spiegeleisen in pigs, blocks or other primary forms). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export pig iron and spiegeleisen?
Yes. India exported $226 million under HS 7201.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.