Stainless steel bars and rods from India
India exported $166 million of stainless steel bars and rods (HS 7222.30) in FY2025-26, down 5.1% 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
- $166MDown 5.1% on last year
- HS code
- 7222.30Page 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7222.30.00 | Other bars and rods of stainless steel; angles, shapes and sections of stainless steel: Other bars and rods | 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 stainless steel bars and rods
India's exports to all countries under HS 7222.30, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7222.30 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 stainless steel bars and rods 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 stainless steel bars and rods?
7222.30, 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 stainless steel bars and rods?
Yes. India exported $166 million under HS 7222.30 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.