Round stainless steel bars from India

India exported $156 million of round stainless steel bars (HS 7222.11) in FY2025-26, up 4.3% 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
$156MUp 4.3% on last year
HS code
7222.11Page 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.

The US tariff line
HTS lineDescriptionBaseIndiaChina
7222.11.00 Bars and rods, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded: Of circular 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 round stainless steel bars

FY2022-23 $155 million
FY2023-24 $160 million
FY2024-25 $150 million
FY2025-26 $156 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 7222.11, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

EU base duty
The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7222.11 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 round stainless steel bars 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 round stainless steel bars?

7222.11, under heading 7222 (Other bars and rods of stainless steel; angles, shapes and sections of stainless steel). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.

Does India export round stainless steel bars?

Yes. India exported $156 million under HS 7222.11 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.