Import duty on Tinplate (tin-coated flat steel), thickness below 0.5 mm — OTS/MR type (HS 72101210) from the UAE to India
HS 72101210 · 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 tinplate (tin-coated flat steel), thickness below 0.5 mm — ots/mr type (HS 72101210) 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. Thin-gauge tinplate is the standard stock for lightweight cans and closures, a high-volume packaging-steel import. The 15%-to-zero CEPA cut applies as on heavier gauges. Origin depends on where the base steel was rolled and coated under the 40% value-content rule, and thin tinplate is a recurring anti-dumping subject — the preference does not override a live remedy, so screen the grade first. Confirm the producer's origin certification and file the Certificate of Origin. Classify gauge precisely between this line and the 0.5 mm-and-above sub-heading, since duty and any trade-remedy exposure track the thickness split. 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 72101210 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing tinplate (tin-coated flat steel), thickness below 0.5 mm — ots/mr type (HS 72101210) 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 tinplate (tin-coated flat steel), thickness below 0.5 mm — ots/mr type 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 tinplate (tin-coated flat steel), thickness below 0.5 mm — ots/mr type?
- 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 tinplate (tin-coated flat steel), thickness below 0.5 mm — ots/mr type?
- 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.