Import duty on Hot-rolled flat steel, not in coils, pickled — universal plates (HS 72082520) from the UAE to India
HS 72082520 · 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 — universal plates (HS 72082520) 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. Universal (mill-edge) plates serve structural, bridge and machinery fabrication, another bulk flat-steel line. The 15%-to-zero CEPA cut applies, a worthwhile saving at tonnage volumes. Origin qualification under the 40% value-content rule depends on where the slab was cast and rolled, and, as across Chapter 72, anti-dumping and safeguard duties can apply independently of CEPA. Importers should confirm the grade is not subject to a live measure before relying on the landed cost, obtain the mill's origin certification, and file the Certificate of Origin to secure the preferential rate. 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 72082520 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing hot-rolled flat steel, not in coils, pickled — universal plates (HS 72082520) 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 — universal 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 — universal 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 — universal 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.