How much can CEPA save on clad, plated or coated non-galvanised iron pipe?

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 clad, plated or coated non-galvanised iron 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.

Import duty on Clad, plated or coated non-galvanised iron pipe (HS 73061931) from the UAE to India

HS 73061931 · UAE to India · OTHER TUBES

Data last updated: 10 August 2026 · 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 clad, plated or coated non-galvanised iron pipe (HS 73061931) 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. Coated non-galvanised pipe is specified where corrosion protection matters but galvanising is unsuitable — water infrastructure, industrial pipework and coated line applications. The 15% basic duty falls to zero under CEPA. The 40% value-content rule considers both the base tube and the coating operation, so a UAE coater working on imported tube must show sufficient added value. Coating specifications are usually contract-critical and audited by the buyer regardless of customs. Keep the coating certificate with the origin declaration, screen for steel trade remedies, and file the Certificate of Origin. 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 73061931 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.

Import compliance & clearances

Beyond duty, importing clad, plated or coated non-galvanised iron pipe (HS 73061931) 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 clad, plated or coated non-galvanised iron pipe 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 clad, plated or coated non-galvanised iron pipe?: 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 clad, plated or coated non-galvanised iron 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.