HS 7220.12.22Chapter 72 — Iron and Steel
Import Duty on Nickel chromium austenitic type
India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 7220.12.22
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
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 / Agreement | BCD Rate | vs Standard | Est. Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| BESTSAFTA (Legacy — 99/2011) | 0% | -7.5% | ~8.9% on AV |
Full FTA rate table12 more agreements with concessional rates for this code, plus Certificate of Origin requirements.
FTA rates require a valid Certificate of Origin. Verify eligibility with your customs broker.
BIS Quality Control Orders
ActiveSteel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020 — Scheme IV (Transformer Stampings/Laminations)ActiveSteel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024
Mapped by HS code — actual applicability depends on the specific product. Verify before importing.
Notifications & Circulars for HS 7220
Government notifications citing this HS code or heading
Imposes CVD on the import of “Certain Hot Rolled and Cold Rolled Stainless Steel Flat Products” falling under tariff heading 7219 or 7220, originating in or exp07.09.2017Hot Rolled Flat Products of Stainless Steel of ASTM Grade 304 - Anti-dumping duty on of “Hot Rolled Flat Products of Stainless Steel of ASTM Grade 304 with all 05.06.2015Amends notification No. 12/2012-Customs, dated the 17th March, 2012 so as to make necessary changes in the specified entries therein.10.07.2014Hot Rolled Flat Products of Stainless Steel of ASTM Grade 304 - Anti-dumping duty on the Imports of Hot Rolled Flat Products of Stainless Steel of ASTM Grade 3025.11.2011
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What is the import duty on Nickel chromium austenitic type?
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 Nickel chromium austenitic type under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 7220.12.22 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 Nickel chromium austenitic type?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 7220.12.22 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 7220.12.22?
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 Code7220.12.22
Chapter72 — Iron and Steel
Heading7220
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
BISFTA Available