HS Code 990301
6-digit classification for Indian Steel Products, with duty lookup and 1688 checks before payment
Official description: Articles of iron or steel; derivative articles of iron or steel; articles of aluminum; wood products; derivative articles of aluminum; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans); light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; semiconductor articles; semi-finished copper; and intensive copper derivative products, of India, as provided in subdivisions (z)(iii) through (z)(xiii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter [Compiler's note: provision terminated as of February 7, 2026.]
Also searched as: Indian steel products, Indian aluminum articles, Indian passenger vehicles, Indian auto parts
Classification
How 990301 breaks down
Special classification provisions
Articles of iron or steel; derivative articles of iron or steel; articles of aluminum; wood products; derivative articles of aluminum; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans); light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; semiconductor articles; semi-finished copper; and intensive copper derivative products, of India, as provided in subdivisions (z)(iii) through (z)(xiii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter [Compiler's note: provision terminated as of February 7, 2026.]
Articles of iron or steel; derivative articles of iron or steel; articles of aluminum; wood products; derivative articles of aluminum; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans); light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; semiconductor articles; semi-finished copper; and intensive copper derivative products, of India, as provided in subdivisions (z)(iii) through (z)(xiii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter [Compiler's note: provision terminated as of February 7, 2026.]
Short answer
What HS code 990301 means before paying a 1688 supplier
HS code 990301 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for indian steel products; often searched as Indian steel products, Indian aluminum articles, Indian passenger vehicles. Before using it in a landed-cost estimate, confirm the product material, function, destination market, and the official tariff source. Treat any 1688 supplier code as a clue, not the final import classification.
Use
Start with this 6-digit HS code and compare the product's material, function, and use.
Verify
Check the destination market's official HTS, TARIC, commodity-code, duty, VAT, or GST source.
Decide
If classification, documents, or restricted-product risk is unclear, submit the product for a written check.
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 990301?
Buyers sourcing articles of iron or steel from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 990301 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
US import duty · China origin
US import duty for HS 990301
Published USITC HTS rates for articles of iron or steel (990301), aggregated at the 6-digit level. A research estimate — the final rate depends on your full 8-10 digit HTS line.
Base MFN rate
28%
Average across 45 US national tariff lines under 990301.
Section 301 (China)
—
No 301 surcharge in our current data — some lines may still be covered; verify on USITC.
Effective China-origin
≈28%
Base rate with applicable 301 surcharges — before MPF/HMF and any trade-action changes.
Source: USITC HTS (base MFN) + Section 301 overlay · data as of 2026-07-05 · rates change with trade actions — always confirm your full 10-digit line on hts.usitc.gov before pricing a product. Other markets (EU/UK/CA/AU/SG) below.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 990301
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare China-origin duty evidence across supported markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 990301 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 9903
Other HS codes under 9903
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Articles of iron or steel; derivative articles of iron or steel; articles of aluminum; wood products; derivative articles of aluminum; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans); light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; semiconductor articles; semi-finished copper; and intensive copper derivative products, of India, as provided in subdivisions (z)(iii) through (z)(xiii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter [Compiler's note: provision terminated as of February 7, 2026.]". If 990301 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 990301: common questions
What is the US import duty for HS code 990301 from China?
As published in the USITC HTS (data as of 2026-07-05), the base MFN rate for 990301 averages about 28% (averaged across 45 national tariff lines). This is a research estimate — the final rate depends on your full 8-10 digit HTS line; verify on hts.usitc.gov.
What is HS code 990301?
HS code 990301 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Articles of iron or steel; derivative articles of iron or steel; articles of aluminum; wood products; derivative articles of aluminum; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans); light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; semiconductor articles; semi-finished copper; and intensive copper derivative products, of India, as provided in subdivisions (z)(iii) through (z)(xiii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter [Compiler's note: provision terminated as of February 7, 2026.]". The first two digits (99) are the chapter — Special classification provisions — and digits 3-4 (9903) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 990301?
Common products classified under 990301 include Indian steel products, Indian aluminum articles, Indian passenger vehicles, Indian auto parts and similar items matching articles of iron or steel. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 990301?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 990301 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (990301) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
Is HSN code 990301 the same as HS code 990301?
Yes at the 6-digit level. India's HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) uses the same WCO base, so HSN 990301 covers the same "articles of iron or steel" scope; India then extends it to 8 digits for GST and customs. Check the Indian Customs tariff (CBIC) for the full national line.
Chapter 99
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