Import duty on Seamless stainless steel line pipe for oil and gas pipelines (HS 73041110) from the UAE to India
HS 73041110 · UAE to India · TUBES
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 | ₹50,000 |
| Social Welfare Surcharge | ₹15,000 | ₹5,000 |
| IGST | ₹2,09,700 | ₹1,89,900 |
| Total duty | ₹3,74,700 | ₹2,44,900 |
CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹1,29,800 . Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator.
What drives the rate
Importing seamless stainless steel line pipe for oil and gas pipelines (HS 73041110) 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 5%. On a sample assessable value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹3,74,700 at the MFN rate to ₹2,44,900 with CEPA — a saving of ₹1,29,800 per shipment. Seamless stainless line pipe is a specialised, high-value product for oil-and-gas transmission, and India's energy-infrastructure programmes drive demand. This line is mid-CEPA-path at a 5% preferential basic duty, reduced from 15% MFN. Line pipe frequently attracts anti-dumping duties that survive the CEPA preference, so screening for a live measure on the grade and origin is essential before pricing. The 40% value-content rule tests where the pipe was actually formed. Confirm the mill certification, check trade remedies, verify the current-year rate, and file the Certificate of Origin to secure the reduced duty. 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 73041110 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing seamless stainless steel line pipe for oil and gas pipelines (HS 73041110) 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 seamless stainless steel line pipe for oil and gas pipelines from the UAE to India?
- The standard MFN basic customs duty is 15%; under India–UAE CEPA the preferential rate is 5%. SWS adds 10% on the basic duty and 18% IGST applies on the CIF + BCD + SWS base.
- How much can CEPA save on seamless stainless steel line pipe for oil and gas pipelines?
- On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹3,74,700 (MFN) to ₹2,44,900 (CEPA) — about ₹1,29,800 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.
- What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on seamless stainless steel line pipe for oil and gas pipelines?
- 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.