Import duty on Blanks for seamless stainless line pipe (HS 73041120) from the UAE to India
HS 73041120 · 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 blanks for seamless stainless line pipe (HS 73041120) 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. Pipe blanks are the semi-finished input that pipe mills draw and finish, sitting one step upstream of finished line pipe. This line is mid-CEPA-path at a 5% preferential basic duty against 15% MFN. As with all steel, anti-dumping and safeguard measures can apply alongside the preference and are not waived by it, so screen the grade and origin before pricing. The 40% value-content rule tests where the blank was actually formed. Confirm the mill's melt-and-form origin, check live trade remedies, and verify the current-year rate on the schedule. 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 73041120 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing blanks for seamless stainless line pipe (HS 73041120) 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 blanks for seamless stainless line pipe 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 blanks for seamless stainless line pipe?
- 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 blanks for seamless stainless line pipe?
- 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.