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Chapter 81: Other base metals

HS Chapter 81 · 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 Other base metals (HS Chapter 81). These are the standard rates applied to WTO members without a preferential trade agreement.

CountryAvg. MFN Rate
🇧🇷 Brazil6.0%
🇮🇳 India5.9%
🇦🇪 UAE5.0%
🇲🇽 Mexico5.0%
🇺🇸 United States4.7%
🇹🇭 Thailand3.2%
🇨🇳 China3.0%
🇿🇦 South Africa0.0%
🇦🇺 Australia0.0%
🇫🇷 France0.0%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom0.0%
🇩🇪 Germany0.0%

Duty Rates by Subheading

MFN rates for the most traded subheadings in Chapter 81. 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
8101998.9%10.0%0.0%3.7%3.0%0.0%6.0%
8101108.9%5.0%0.0%7.0%3.0%0.0%6.0%
8101948.9%5.0%0.0%6.6%3.0%0.0%6.0%
8102958.9%5.0%0.0%6.6%3.0%0.0%6.0%
8101968.9%5.0%0.0%4.4%3.0%0.0%6.0%
8101978.9%5.0%0.0%2.8%3.0%0.0%6.0%
8102108.9%5.0%0.0%1.2%3.0%0.0%6.0%
8102948.9%5.0%0.0%1.9%3.0%0.0%6.0%
8102968.9%5.0%0.0%4.4%3.0%0.0%6.0%

FTA Preferential Rates — Other base metals

These trade agreements reduce or eliminate duty on Chapter 81 goods. Using the correct FTA certificate of origin can significantly reduce landed costs.

HS CodeRouteAgreementRateSaving
810199UAE → IndiaIN-AE-CEPA10.0%0.0%Save 10.0%
810199Australia → IndiaIN-AU-ECTA10.0%0.0%Save 10.0%
810199United Kingdom → IndiaIN-UK-ECTA10.0%0.0%Save 10.0%
810199KR → IndiaIN-KR-CEPA10.0%0.0%Save 10.0%
810199Mauritius → IndiaIN-MU-CECPA10.0%0.0%Save 10.0%
810199Oman → IndiaIN-OM-CEPA10.0%0.0%Save 10.0%
810199Philippines → IndiaIN-ASEAN-CECA10.0%0.0%Save 10.0%
810199SG → IndiaIN-ASEAN-CECA10.0%0.0%Save 10.0%
810199SG → IndiaIN-SG-CECA10.0%0.0%Save 10.0%
810199Thailand → IndiaIN-ASEAN-CECA10.0%0.0%Save 10.0%

VAT / GST on Other base metals

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%

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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.