Seamless copper tubes and pipes from India

India exported $89.5 million of seamless copper tubes and pipes (HS 7411.10) in FY2025-26, up 34% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 51.5% to 53% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 76.5% to 78% for goods from China.

US duty from India
51.5%China 76.5%
India's exports, FY2025-26
$90MUp 33.6% on last year
HS code
7411.10Page updated 6 Nov 2026

US import duty, India vs China

India 51.5%
China 76.5%

India pays 25.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.

All 2 US tariff lines
HTS lineDescriptionBaseIndiaChina
7411.10.10 Of refined copper: Seamless 1.5% 51.5% 76.5%
7411.10.50.00 Of refined copper: Other 3% 53% 78%

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 seamless copper tubes and pipes

FY2022-23 $48.0 million
FY2023-24 $51.1 million
FY2024-25 $67.0 million
FY2025-26 $89.5 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 7411.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

EU base duty
The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7411.10 is 4.8%, 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 0.3% 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 seamless copper tubes and pipes from India?

51.5% to 53% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 7411.10, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 76.5% to 78%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.

What is the HS code for seamless copper tubes and pipes?

7411.10, under heading 7411 (Copper tubes and pipes). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.

Does India export seamless copper tubes and pipes?

Yes. India exported $89.5 million under HS 7411.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.