Import duty on Hot-rolled flat steel in coils, with patterns in relief (HS 72081000) from the UAE to India
HS 72081000 · UAE to India · FLAT-ROLLED PRODUCTS OF IRON OR NON-ALLOY STEEL
Data last updated: · MFN duty & IGST verified against ICEGATE (Indian Customs EDI). CEPA preferential rate per the India–UAE CEPA schedule. Verify your exact HS line before filing.
Duty breakdown on a ₹10,00,000 shipment
| Component | Standard (MFN) | CEPA |
|---|---|---|
| Basic customs duty | ₹1,50,000 | ₹0 |
| Social Welfare Surcharge | ₹15,000 | ₹0 |
| IGST | ₹2,09,700 | ₹1,80,000 |
| Total duty | ₹3,74,700 | ₹1,80,000 |
CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹1,94,700 . Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator.
What drives the rate
Importing hot-rolled flat steel in coils, with patterns in relief (HS 72081000) from the UAE to India attracts a standard MFN basic customs duty of 15%. Under the India–UAE CEPA the preferential basic customs duty is 0%. On a sample assessable value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹3,74,700 at the MFN rate to ₹1,80,000 with CEPA — a saving of ₹1,94,700 per shipment. Patterned hot-rolled coil (chequered/tread plate) is used for flooring, walkways, transport and fabrication, a steady structural-steel import. CEPA removes the 15% basic duty, a strong saving on bulk tonnage. The sub-heading-change-plus-40%-value rule applies, and origin turns on where the steel was actually melted and rolled — critical because steel is a frequent trade-remedy target. Anti-dumping and safeguard duties can run alongside CEPA and are not waived by the preference, so check both. Confirm the mill's origin certification, align the Certificate of Origin, and screen for any steel-specific measures before assuming the landed cost. Social Welfare Surcharge adds 10% on the basic duty and 18% IGST applies on top — though IGST is recoverable as input tax credit, so the lasting benefit is the basic-duty saving. Always confirm the live rate for HS 72081000 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing hot-rolled flat steel in coils, with patterns in relief (HS 72081000) into India requires the following regulatory clearances. The CEPA preferential rate does not waive any of these — they apply regardless of origin.
- DGFT Valid IEC (Importer-Exporter Code) required; ITC(HS) import policy: Free source ↗
Indicative and non-exhaustive — verify the current DGFT / BIS / FSSAI / CDSCO notification for your exact 8-digit HS line before importing. Not customs or legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the import duty on hot-rolled flat steel in coils, with patterns in relief from the UAE to India?
- The standard MFN basic customs duty is 15%; under India–UAE CEPA the preferential rate is 0%. SWS adds 10% on the basic duty and 18% IGST applies on the CIF + BCD + SWS base.
- How much can CEPA save on hot-rolled flat steel in coils, with patterns in relief?
- On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹3,74,700 (MFN) to ₹1,80,000 (CEPA) — about ₹1,94,700 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.
- What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on hot-rolled flat steel in coils, with patterns in relief?
- A valid preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO 2.0) proving UAE origin under the Rules of Origin. Without it, customs charges the 15% MFN rate.