India to USA trade data · HS 7222
Exporting Stainless Steel Bars & Rods from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $73M of stainless steel bars & rods (HS 7222) from India, 11.4% of all US imports of this product, making India the 3rd largest supplier of 42 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $73M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -30.2%
- India's rank
- 3rd of 42
- Share of US imports
- 11.4%
- Average duty paid
- 49.5%
- Shipped by sea
- 99%
Five-year trend
US imports of stainless steel bars & rods from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $37.5M, down 30.2% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with stainless steel bars & rods
US imports of HS 7222 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 42 countries: $639M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Italy | $179M | 28.1% |
| 2. Taiwan | $94.2M | 14.7% |
| 3. India | $73M | 11.4% |
| 4. Germany | $71.2M | 11.1% |
| 5. Portugal | $43.9M | 6.9% |
| 6. Spain | $29.7M | 4.6% |
| 7. UAE | $21.7M | 3.4% |
| 8. Austria | $17.9M | 2.8% |
US ports of entry
US ports for stainless steel bars & rods from India
Top US ports for HS 7222 imports from India by value, 2025. 99% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $36.1M | 49.4% |
| Newark, NJ | $12.4M | 17% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $6.5M | 8.9% |
| Savannah, GA | $6.5M | 8.9% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $6.1M | 8.4% |
| New York, NY | $1.3M | 1.8% |
US duty
Duty paid on stainless steel bars & rods from India
Across all HS 7222 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 49.5% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 26.2% across 2025.
This is an average over every product in the heading, not the rate for a specific item. Your rate depends on the product's 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when it enters the US.
Questions
Stainless Steel Bars & Rods from India to the USA: FAQs
How much stainless steel bars & rods does the US import from India?
$73M in 2025 (HS 7222), which made India the 3rd largest supplier of 42 countries with 11.4% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $37.5M, down 30.2% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for stainless steel bars & rods in the US market?
Italy (28.1%), Taiwan (14.7%), Germany (11.1%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on stainless steel bars & rods from India?
On average, the duty paid was 49.5% of the value of stainless steel bars & rods from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (26.2% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 7222: the rate for your goods depends on their 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when they enter. The importer pays it, usually through a customs broker.
Which US ports receive stainless steel bars & rods from India?
Houston, TX (49.4%), Newark, NJ (17%), Los Angeles, CA (8.9%) took the most by value in 2025. About 99% arrived by sea.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau international trade data (general imports, and duty calculated on imports for consumption), 2021–2025 and Jan–Aug 2026.
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