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HS 7207.20.10Chapter 72 — Iron and Steel

Import Duty on Forging quality

India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 7207.20.10

Duty Rates at a Glance

Basic Customs Duty
7.5%
Social Welfare Surcharge
0.75%
IGST
18%
Total Effective Duty
27.735%
Unit of Measurement
kg
Import Policy
Free-MIP on Ingots and Billets - $362 Blooms- $352 Slabs - $341
Export Policy
Free
CONDITIONAllied compliance requirement: SIMS. Required at the time of import clearance.

FTA / Preferential Duty Rates

Lower BCD rates available under Free Trade Agreements

FTA / AgreementBCD Ratevs StandardEst. Saving
BESTSAFTA (Legacy — 99/2011)0%-7.5%~8.9% on AV
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty on Forging quality?
The total import duty is 27.735%, comprising BCD of 7.5%, Social Welfare Surcharge of 0.75% on BCD, plus IGST. IGST of 18% applies. These rates are for FY 2025-26.
Is Forging quality under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 7207.20.10 falls under chapters that commonly require BIS certification under Quality Control Orders (QCO). Verify the specific QCO applicability with the Bureau of Indian Standards before importing.
Are there anti-dumping duties on Forging quality?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 7207.20.10 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 7207.20.10?
The lowest available BCD rate is 0% under SAFTA (Legacy — 99/2011). A valid Certificate of Origin (COO) must be presented at customs to claim this rate.

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HS Code Details

HS Code7207.20.10
Chapter72 — Iron and Steel
Heading7207
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
BISFTA Available