Rectangular semifinished low-carbon steel from India
India exported $324 million of rectangular semifinished low-carbon steel (HS 7207.12) in FY2025-26, up 29% 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
- $324MUp 28.8% on last year
- HS code
- 7207.12Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7207.12.00 | Containing by weight less than 0.25 percent of carbon: Other, of rectangular (other than square) cross section | 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 rectangular semifinished low-carbon steel
India's exports to all countries under HS 7207.12, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7207.12 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 rectangular semifinished low-carbon steel from India?
50% 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 75%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for rectangular semifinished low-carbon steel?
7207.12, under heading 7207 (Semifinished products 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 rectangular semifinished low-carbon steel?
Yes. India exported $324 million under HS 7207.12 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.