Import duty on Welded angles, shapes and sections of steel — slotted angles (HS 73012010) from the UAE to India
HS 73012010 · UAE to India · SHEET PILING OF IRON OR 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 | ₹75,000 |
| Social Welfare Surcharge | ₹15,000 | ₹7,500 |
| IGST | ₹2,09,700 | ₹1,94,850 |
| Total duty | ₹3,74,700 | ₹2,77,350 |
CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹97,350 . Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator.
What drives the rate
Importing welded angles, shapes and sections of steel — slotted angles (HS 73012010) 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 7.5%. On a sample assessable value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹3,74,700 at the MFN rate to ₹2,77,350 with CEPA — a saving of ₹97,350 per shipment. Steel slotted angles are the backbone of storage racking, shelving and light structures, a high-volume fabricated-steel import. This line is mid-CEPA-path at a 7.5% preferential basic duty, halved from 15% MFN and easing further. The 40% value-content rule applies to the welded section, so origin depends on where the steel was rolled and fabricated. Trade-remedy measures on steel can run in parallel with the preference. Confirm the current-year rate, obtain the producer's origin certification, and file the Certificate of Origin — with a partial preference, forgoing the certificate needlessly inflates 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 73012010 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing welded angles, shapes and sections of steel — slotted angles (HS 73012010) 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 welded angles, shapes and sections of steel — slotted angles from the UAE to India?
- The standard MFN basic customs duty is 15%; under India–UAE CEPA the preferential rate is 7.5%. SWS adds 10% on the basic duty and 18% IGST applies on the CIF + BCD + SWS base.
- How much can CEPA save on welded angles, shapes and sections of steel — slotted angles?
- On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹3,74,700 (MFN) to ₹2,77,350 (CEPA) — about ₹97,350 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.
- What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on welded angles, shapes and sections of steel — slotted angles?
- 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.