HS 7228.60.11Chapter 72 — Iron and Steel
Import Duty on Of alloy tool steel
India FY 2025-26 · CUSTADA Schedule · ITC-HS 7228.60.11
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 table10 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.
Notifications & Circulars for HS 7228
Government notifications citing this HS code or heading
Straight Length Bars and Rods of Alloy Steel - Anti-dumping duty on the import of “Straight Length Bars and Rods of Alloy Steel", falling under heading 7228, or30.09.2021High-Speed Steel of Non-Cobalt Grade - Anti-dumping duty on the import of “High-Speed Steel of Non-Cobalt Grade”, falling under tariff items 7228 10 10 or 7228 30.09.2021High-Speed Steel of Non-Cobalt Grade - Anti-dumping duty on the import of “High-Speed Steel of Non-Cobalt Grade” falling under tariff items 7228 10 10 or 7228 125.09.2019Concessional Import for manufacture - Concessional rate of duty on specified goods when imported into India for use in the manufacture of specified excisable go23.01.2004
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What is the import duty on Of alloy tool steel?
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 Of alloy tool steel under BIS mandatory certification?
HS 7228.60.11 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 Of alloy tool steel?
No active anti-dumping duties are currently recorded for HS 7228.60.11 in the TradePrep database (FY 2025-26).
Which FTA gives the lowest duty rate for HS 7228.60.11?
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 Code7228.60.11
Chapter72 — Iron and Steel
Heading7228
Unitkg
ScheduleCUSTADA FY 2025-26
BISFTA Available