Import duty on Welded stainless steel line pipe for oil and gas pipelines (HS 73061100) from the UAE to India
HS 73061100 · UAE to India · OTHER 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 welded stainless steel line pipe for oil and gas pipelines (HS 73061100) 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. Welded stainless line pipe suits lower-pressure and corrosive-service pipeline duty, complementing the seamless grades. It sits mid-CEPA-path at a 5% preferential basic duty, down from 15% MFN. Stainless products attract trade-remedy attention regularly, so check for an active anti-dumping measure on the grade and source before relying on the preference. The 40% value-content rule turns on where the strip was rolled and the pipe welded. Verify the current-year preferential rate, since this line steps down further as the schedule advances. 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 73061100 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing welded stainless steel line pipe for oil and gas pipelines (HS 73061100) 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 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 welded 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 welded 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.