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Exporting iron and steel products from India to the USA
The US imported $3.47B of iron and steel products from India in 2025, 6.6% of its imports of the main products in this sector. Pipes and tubes, fittings and flanges, castings, fasteners, wire and steel structures.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $3.47B
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -4.5%
- India's share
- 6.6%
- Average duty paid
- 33.6%
- Shipped by sea
- 96%
Five-year trend
US imports of iron and steel products from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $2.34B, down 4.5% on the same months last year.
Top products
What the US buys most
| Product | HS | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Pipe Fittings | 7307 | $551M |
| Steel Structures | 7308 | $428M |
| Iron & Steel Articles | 7326 | $288M |
| Screws, Bolts & Nuts | 7318 | $269M |
| Ferro-Alloys | 7202 | $242M |
| Steel Pipes & Tubes | 7306 | $213M |
| Iron & Steel Castings | 7325 | $205M |
| Steel Kitchenware & Household Articles | 7323 | $201M |
| Steel Angles & Sections | 7216 | $151M |
| Seamless Steel Pipes & Tubes | 7304 | $109M |
US ports
Where it enters the US
| US port | Share |
|---|---|
| Houston, TX | 22.5% |
| Newark, NJ | 17.9% |
| Savannah, GA | 10.6% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | 10.5% |
| New Orleans, LA | 6.9% |
| Los Angeles, CA | 5.8% |
Requirements
US rules for iron and steel products
- CBPAn Importer Security Filing must reach CBP at least 24 hours before the container is loaded in India.
- CBPGoods and their retail packaging must show the country of origin in English, for example "Made in India".
- CommerceMany steel imports need a steel import licence from the Commerce Department's Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis system before entry.
Check before you quote
More than twenty Indian steel products are under US antidumping or countervailing duty orders, from pipe and flanges to wire strand. Section 232 tariffs cover many steel, aluminium and copper products and products made from them, on top of normal duty. Check the current rate and whether your HTS code is listed before quoting a US buyer.
On the Indian side
- Register with the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC).
- Keep mill test certificates for every shipment; US buyers and customs may ask for melt and pour country.
Packing and shipping
- Heavy steel weighs out before it fills a container: 20-foot containers and careful weight distribution are typical; long products may need flat racks.
Questions
Iron and Steel Products from India to the USA: FAQs
How much iron and steel products does the US import from India?
$3.47B in 2025, led by steel pipe fittings, steel structures, iron & steel articles. Jan–Aug 2026: $2.34B, down 4.5% on the same months last year.
What US rules apply to iron and steel products from India?
CBP: An Importer Security Filing must reach CBP at least 24 hours before the container is loaded in India. CBP: Goods and their retail packaging must show the country of origin in English, for example "Made in India". Commerce: Many steel imports need a steel import licence from the Commerce Department's Steel Import Monitoring and Analysis system before entry.
What do Indian exporters of iron and steel products need to do?
Register with the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC). Keep mill test certificates for every shipment; US buyers and customs may ask for melt and pour country.
Are there extra US duties on iron and steel products from India?
More than twenty Indian steel products are under US antidumping or countervailing duty orders, from pipe and flanges to wire strand. Section 232 tariffs cover many steel, aluminium and copper products and products made from them, on top of normal duty. Check the current rate and whether your HTS code is listed before quoting a US buyer.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau international trade data (general imports, and duty calculated on imports for consumption), 2021–2025 and Jan–Aug 2026. Requirements summarised for guidance; check the agency rules for your exact product.
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