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Import duty on Aluminium tubes and pipes, not alloyed (HS 76081000) from the UAE to India

HS 76081000 · UAE to India · ALUMINIUM TUBES AND PIPES

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 ₹1,00,000 ₹0
Social Welfare Surcharge ₹10,000 ₹0
IGST ₹1,99,800 ₹1,80,000
Total duty ₹3,09,800 ₹1,80,000

CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹1,29,800 . Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator.

What drives the rate

Importing aluminium tubes and pipes, not alloyed (HS 76081000) from the UAE to India attracts a standard MFN basic customs duty of 10%. 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 ₹3,09,800 at the MFN rate to ₹1,80,000 with CEPA — a saving of ₹1,29,800 per shipment. Non-alloy aluminium tube serves heat exchangers, refrigeration, pneumatics and light structural work. CEPA removes the 10% basic duty in full — a larger cut than on flat products. Qualification under the 45% value-content rule depends on genuine UAE extrusion, which the region's extrusion base commonly supports. As with all aluminium semis, screen for parallel anti-dumping measures on the specific form and source. Confirm the extruder's origin documentation, align it to the Certificate of Origin, and check the sub-heading split between alloyed and non-alloyed, which carries different treatment. 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 76081000 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.

Import compliance & clearances

Beyond duty, importing aluminium tubes and pipes, not alloyed (HS 76081000) 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 aluminium tubes and pipes, not alloyed from the UAE to India?
The standard MFN basic customs duty is 10%; 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 aluminium tubes and pipes, not alloyed?
On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹3,09,800 (MFN) to ₹1,80,000 (CEPA) — about ₹1,29,800 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.
What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on aluminium tubes and pipes, not alloyed?
A valid preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO 2.0) proving UAE origin under the Rules of Origin. Without it, customs charges the 10% MFN rate.