Import duty on clad, plated or coated non-galvanised iron pipe from Dubai (UAE) to India
HS 73061931 · Dubai / UAE → 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
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| 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. New to BCD, SWS and IGST? See the glossary.
What drives the rate
Importing clad, plated or coated non-galvanised iron pipe (HS 73061931) from the UAE to India attracts a 15% MFN basic customs duty, and the India–UAE CEPA preferential rate is 0%. Coated non-galvanised pipe is specified where corrosion protection matters but galvanising is unsuitable — water infrastructure, industrial pipework and coated line applications. The 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, and coating rarely carries 40% of the value of the tube beneath it. Note also that this is an HS-2022 code with no direct line in Annex 2A, which is written in HS-2017, so the preferential position should be confirmed against the implementing customs notification rather than read off the agreement. Coating specifications are contract-critical and audited by the buyer regardless of customs. Keep the coating certificate with the origin declaration, screen for steel trade remedies, and confirm the producing mill's BIS status under the Steel Quality Control Orders. The preference is worth 16.5% of assessable value on every consignment — the 15-point basic-duty gap plus the 10% Social Welfare Surcharge that rides on it — so it scales with shipment size rather than with effort, and the Certificate of Origin costs the same either way. Social Welfare Surcharge adds 10% on the basic duty, not on the goods, and IGST of 18% then applies to the CIF + BCD + SWS total — IGST is recoverable as input tax credit, so the durable benefit is the basic duty alone. Confirm the live rate on ICEGATE before filing; ₹10,00,000 is only the worked example above.
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 ↗
- BIS Steel and steel products fall under the Steel Quality Control Orders — BIS certification of the producing mill is required, and consignments from an uncertified mill are refused clearance. 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.