Import duty on Hot-rolled flat steel, not in coils, pickled, 4.75 mm and above — plates (HS 72082510) from the UAE to India
HS 72082510 · 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, not in coils, pickled, 4.75 mm and above — plates (HS 72082510) 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. Heavy hot-rolled pickled plate feeds shipbuilding, pressure vessels, structural and heavy-fabrication work, a high-tonnage import line. CEPA takes the 15% basic duty to zero, material on bulk steel. As with all flat steel, the 40% value-content rule hinges on genuine melting and rolling origin, and steel remains a prime target for anti-dumping and safeguard action that survives the CEPA preference. Screen for parallel measures on the specific grade, confirm the mill origin documentation, and file the Certificate of Origin. Treat the preferential rate as conditional on both origin qualification and the absence of an applicable trade remedy. 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 72082510 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing hot-rolled flat steel, not in coils, pickled, 4.75 mm and above — plates (HS 72082510) 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, not in coils, pickled, 4.75 mm and above — plates 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, not in coils, pickled, 4.75 mm and above — plates?
- 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, not in coils, pickled, 4.75 mm and above — plates?
- 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.