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Chapter 73: Articles of iron or steel

HS Chapter 73 · Average MFN duty rates across 12 countries · 1,000 tariff lines · Updated 2026-03-29

Average MFN Duty Rates by Country

Average Most Favoured Nation applied tariff rates for Articles of iron or steel (HS Chapter 73). These are the standard rates applied to WTO members without a preferential trade agreement.

CountryAvg. MFN Rate
🇮🇳 India15.0%
🇧🇷 Brazil14.0%
🇲🇽 Mexico10.0%
🇹🇭 Thailand7.8%
🇿🇦 South Africa7.1%
🇨🇳 China6.0%
🇦🇪 UAE5.0%
🇦🇺 Australia5.0%
🇺🇸 United States0.0%
🇫🇷 France0.0%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom0.0%
🇩🇪 Germany0.0%

Duty Rates by Subheading

MFN rates for the most traded subheadings in Chapter 73. Rates vary significantly within a chapter — always verify at the 8 or 10-digit commodity code level for your specific product.

HS CodeDescription🇮🇳 IN🇬🇧 GB🇺🇸 US🇨🇳 CN🇩🇪 DE🇧🇷 BR
73011015%15.0%0.0%0.0%6.0%0.0%14.0%
73012014%15.0%0.0%0.0%6.0%0.0%14.0%
73021010%15.0%0.0%0.0%6.0%0.0%14.0%
73023015%15.0%0.0%0.0%6.0%0.0%14.0%
73024015%15.0%0.0%0.0%6.0%0.0%14.0%
73029014%15.0%0.0%0.0%6.0%0.0%14.0%
73030015.0%15.0%0.0%0.0%6.0%0.0%14.0%

FTA Preferential Rates — Articles of iron or steel

These trade agreements reduce or eliminate duty on Chapter 73 goods. Using the correct FTA certificate of origin can significantly reduce landed costs.

HS CodeRouteAgreementRateSaving
730110UAE → IndiaIN-AE-CEPA15.0%0.0%Save 15.0%
730110Australia → IndiaIN-AU-ECTA15.0%0.0%Save 15.0%
730110United Kingdom → IndiaIN-UK-ECTA15.0%0.0%Save 15.0%
730110KR → IndiaIN-KR-CEPA15.0%0.0%Save 15.0%
730110Mauritius → IndiaIN-MU-CECPA15.0%0.0%Save 15.0%
730110Oman → IndiaIN-OM-CEPA15.0%0.0%Save 15.0%
730110Philippines → IndiaIN-ASEAN-CECA15.0%0.0%Save 15.0%
730110SG → IndiaIN-ASEAN-CECA15.0%0.0%Save 15.0%
730110SG → IndiaIN-SG-CECA15.0%0.0%Save 15.0%
730110Thailand → IndiaIN-ASEAN-CECA15.0%0.0%Save 15.0%

VAT / GST on Articles of iron or steel

In addition to customs duty, these indirect taxes apply at the border. Rates shown are the standard rate — reduced or zero rates may apply for specific subheadings.

CountryTax TypeStandard Rate
🇦🇪 UAEVAT5%
🇦🇺 AustraliaGST10%
🇧🇷 BrazilIPI5%
🇨🇳 ChinaVAT13%
🇬🇧 United KingdomVAT20%
🇮🇳 IndiaGST18%
🇲🇽 MexicoVAT16%
🇹🇭 ThailandVAT7%
🇿🇦 South AfricaVAT15%

Trade Remedies — Anti-Dumping & Safeguard Duties

Active trade remedy measures on Chapter 73 products. These duties apply in addition to MFN rates and cannot be avoided through FTA preferences.

HS CodeMeasureRouteDutyStatus
73041100Anti DumpingNone → India0.0%Review

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Data sources: National customs authorities (CBIC India, HMRC UK, USITC, CBP, SARS), WTO Tariff Profiles, and official government gazette notifications. Rates shown are MFN applied rates as of 2026-03-29. Bound rates may differ. Specific duty components (per-unit duties) are not shown in percentage comparisons. Always verify rates with the relevant customs authority before making commercial decisions.