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India: QCO exemption continues for stainless steel imports to ease supply constraints

Apr 10, 2026

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by

Manya Dewangan

in Stainless Steel

Exemption covers key stainless steel HS codes including 7304, 7306, 7323 series Limited domestic availability and BIS certification gaps persist India’s Ministry of Steel has extended QCO exemptions specifically for stainless steel products, covering a range of HS codes such as 73044100, 73044900 (seamless pipes and tubes), 73064000 (welded pipes), and 73239310/73239390 (stainless steel utensils).…