Submerged arc welded line pipe from India

India exported $895 million of submerged arc welded line pipe (HS 7305.11) in FY2025-26, down 1.3% 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
$895MDown 1.3% on last year
HS code
7305.11Page 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.

All 2 US tariff lines
HTS lineDescriptionBaseIndiaChina
7305.11.10 Longitudinally submerged arc welded: Of iron or nonalloy steel Free 50% 75%
7305.11.50.00 Longitudinally submerged arc welded: Of alloy steel 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 submerged arc welded line pipe

FY2022-23 $443 million
FY2023-24 $801 million
FY2024-25 $906 million
FY2025-26 $895 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 7305.11, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

EU base duty
The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 7305.11 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
RoDTEP
India's schedule lists 0.9% 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 submerged arc welded line pipe from India?

50% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 7305.11, 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 submerged arc welded line pipe?

7305.11, under heading 7305 (Other tubes and pipes (for example, welded, riveted or similarly closed), having circular cross sections, the external diameter of which exceeds <il>406.4 mm</il>, of iron or steel). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.

Does India export submerged arc welded line pipe?

Yes. India exported $895 million under HS 7305.11 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.