Import duty on Iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring pads (HS 73231000) from the UAE to India
HS 73231000 · UAE to India · TABLE
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 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹0 |
| Social Welfare Surcharge | ₹20,000 | ₹0 |
| IGST | ₹2,19,600 | ₹1,80,000 |
| Total duty | ₹4,39,600 | ₹1,80,000 |
CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹2,59,600 . Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator. New to BCD, SWS and IGST? See the glossary.
What drives the rate
Importing iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring pads (HS 73231000) from the UAE to India attracts a 20% MFN basic customs duty, and the India–UAE CEPA preferential rate is 0%. Steel wool and scourers are fast-moving household consumables sold through retail and institutional channels. CEPA removes a high 20% basic duty — one of the larger cuts in the steel-articles chapter. The 40% regional-value-content rule applies to the drawn and shredded product, and much regional supply is imported and repacked, which does not confer origin. Consumer packaging brings labelling requirements under legal-metrology packaged-commodity rules, separate from customs. Verify genuine UAE manufacture before claiming, given the size of the duty differential at stake. IGST of 18% is creditable, so the durable benefit is the basic-duty saving. Confirm the live rate on ICEGATE before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring pads (HS 73231000) 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 ↗
- Legal Metrology Model approval under the Legal Metrology Act for weighing and measuring instruments, plus packaged-commodity declarations on any retail pack. 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 iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring pads from the UAE to India?
- The standard MFN basic customs duty is 20%; 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 iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring pads?
- On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹4,39,600 (MFN) to ₹1,80,000 (CEPA) — about ₹2,59,600 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.
- What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring pads?
- A valid preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO 2.0) proving UAE origin under the Rules of Origin. Without it, customs charges the 20% MFN rate.