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HS 7208.25.20Chapter 72 — Iron and Steel

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Live result from the CUSTADA FY 2025-26 schedule · ITC-HS 7208.25.20

Shipment detailsQuantity, unit value & origin

Basic Customs Duty of ₹9,000 at 7.5% of ₹1,20,000.

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Hot-Rolled Flat Products of Alloy or Non-Alloy Steel is charged per metric tonne, separate from your kg count above — sign up for the exact country/producer rate.

SGNon-Alloy and Alloy Steel Flat Products is charged on assessable value (₹1,20,000 above) — no extra unit needed.

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Snapshot7.5% · Total 27.735%
Basic Customs Duty
7.5%
Social Welfare Surcharge
0.75%
IGST
18%
Total Effective Duty
27.735%
Unit of Measurement (UQC)
kg (KG)
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FTA / preferential rates12 origins · best 0%
AgreementBCD Ratevs Standard
BESTSAFTA (Legacy — 99/2011)0%−7.5%

Concessional origins: Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia and 15 more.

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BIS Quality Control Orders

ActiveSteel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2022ActiveSteel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2024

Mapped by HS code — actual applicability depends on the specific product. Verify before importing.

CONDITIONAllied compliance requirement: SIMS. Required at the time of import clearance.

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ADDAnti-dumping duty may apply from certain origins. Rate varies by country and producer.
SGSafeguard duty is active. Staged rates apply — verify the current period.
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Frequently checked HS codes

Live rates from the same schedule — each links to its full reference page.

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4202.22.10
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37.47%
7308.40.00
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30.98%

Frequently asked questions

Why is the duty shown as "7.5%" instead of a single percentage?
Some tariff lines carry both an ad-valorem rate (7.5% of assessable value) and a specific duty (₹null per kg). Customs charges whichever works out higher, so on low-value consignments the specific duty usually governs. Quoting the percentage alone understates the liability — change the quantity and unit value above to see which one applies to your shipment.
Is IGST on apparel 5% or 18%?
Both, depending on retail price. From 22 September 2025, IGST on apparel is MRP-based: 5% where MRP is ₹2,500 or less, and 18% above that. The 12% slab was abolished. Confirm the MRP before you file.
Is Social Welfare Surcharge always 10% of BCD?
No — and assuming so is a common costing error. SWS is stated per tariff line and a notification can exempt it independently of the BCD actually charged. HS 7208.25.20 carries BCD of 7.5% but SWS of 0.75%. Always read the line, not the rule of thumb.
Does a Certificate of Origin remove the specific duty too?
No. An FTA concession lowers the ad-valorem BCD for a qualifying origin, but where the line carries a specific duty of ₹null per kg, the "whichever is higher" test still runs. A 0% preferential rate does not automatically mean zero Basic Customs Duty.
Is a garment always Chapter 61?
Only if it is knitted or crocheted. Chapter 61 covers knitted garments; Chapter 62 covers woven. The decision turns on fabric construction, not what the product is called. Getting it wrong changes the duty and the BIS position.

Rates are from the CUSTADA FY 2025-26 schedule and are decision support, not a filing. Classification depends on the actual goods; verify with your customs broker before filing a Bill of Entry. Under CBLR 2018 only a licensed broker may file on ICEGATE.