Import duty on Seamless line pipe of iron or steel for oil and gas pipelines (HS 73041910) from the UAE to India
HS 73041910 · 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 | ₹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 seamless line pipe of iron or steel for oil and gas pipelines (HS 73041910) 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. Seamless line pipe carries oil and gas across India's expanding pipeline network, a high-tonnage, high-value import. This sub-heading has reached the zero preferential rate — a full 15% saving against MFN, one of the more valuable steel lines under CEPA. Line pipe is nonetheless a frequent anti-dumping target, and a live measure survives the preference entirely, so screening the grade and origin is essential before committing to a landed cost. Confirm the mill certification against the 40% value-content rule and file the Certificate of Origin for every consignment. 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 73041910 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing seamless line pipe of iron or steel for oil and gas pipelines (HS 73041910) 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 line pipe of iron or steel 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 0%. SWS adds 10% on the basic duty and 18% IGST applies on the CIF + BCD + SWS base.
- How much can CEPA save on seamless line pipe of iron or steel for oil and gas pipelines?
- 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 seamless line pipe of iron or steel 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.