Steel wire rod under 14 mm from India
India exported $137 million of steel wire rod under 14 mm (HS 7213.91) in FY2025-26, up 13% 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
- $137MUp 12.8% on last year
- HS code
- 7213.91Page 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.
All 3 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7213.91.30 | Of circular cross section measuring less than 14 mm in diameter: Not tempered, not treated and not partly manufactured | Free | 50% | 75% |
| 7213.91.45.00 | Other: Containing by weight 0.6 percent or more of carbon | Free | 50% | 75% |
| 7213.91.60.00 | Other: Other | 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 steel wire rod under 14 mm
India's exports to all countries under HS 7213.91, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7213.91 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 steel wire rod under 14 mm from India?
50% on the 3 US tariff lines under HS 7213.91, 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 steel wire rod under 14 mm?
7213.91, under heading 7213 (Bars and rods, hot-rolled, in irregularly wound coils, 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 steel wire rod under 14 mm?
Yes. India exported $137 million under HS 7213.91 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.