HS Chapter 83 · Average MFN duty rates across 12 countries · 1,000 tariff lines · Updated 2026-03-29
Average Most Favoured Nation applied tariff rates for Miscellaneous articles of base metal (HS Chapter 83). These are the standard rates applied to WTO members without a preferential trade agreement.
| Country | Avg. MFN Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | 20.0% | |
| 🇮🇳 India | 17.9% | |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 16.0% | |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | 15.0% | |
| 🇨🇳 China | 8.0% | |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | 7.8% | |
| 🇦🇪 UAE | 5.0% | |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 4.4% | |
| 🇺🇸 United States | 3.7% | |
| 🇫🇷 France | 0.0% | |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 0.0% | |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 0.0% |
MFN rates for the most traded subheadings in Chapter 83. Rates vary significantly within a chapter — always verify at the 8 or 10-digit commodity code level for your specific product.
| HS Code | Description | 🇮🇳 IN | 🇬🇧 GB | 🇺🇸 US | 🇨🇳 CN | 🇩🇪 DE | 🇧🇷 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 830110 | 20% | 20.0% | 0.0% | 4.2% | 8.0% | 0.0% | 16.0% |
| 830120 | 20.0% | 15.0% | 0.0% | 5.7% | 8.0% | 0.0% | 16.0% |
| 830130 | 20.0% | 20.0% | 0.0% | 5.7% | 8.0% | 0.0% | 16.0% |
| 830140 | 16% | 20.0% | 0.0% | 5.7% | 8.0% | 0.0% | 16.0% |
| 830150 | 20.0% | 20.0% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 8.0% | 0.0% | 16.0% |
| 830160 | HS 830160 | 20.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8.0% | 0.0% | 16.0% |
| 830170 | HS 830170 | 20.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8.0% | 0.0% | 16.0% |
| 830210 | 20.0% | 15.0% | 0.0% | 3.4% | 8.0% | 0.0% | 16.0% |
| 830220 | 20.0% | 15.0% | 0.0% | 5.7% | 8.0% | 0.0% | 16.0% |
These trade agreements reduce or eliminate duty on Chapter 83 goods. Using the correct FTA certificate of origin can significantly reduce landed costs.
| HS Code | Route | Agreement | Rate | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 830110 | United Kingdom → India | IN-UK-ECTA | Save 20.0% | |
| 830110 | United Kingdom → South Africa | UK-SACU-EPA | Save 20.0% | |
| 830110 | KR → India | IN-KR-CEPA | Save 20.0% | |
| 830110 | Namibia → South Africa | SADC-FTA | Save 20.0% | |
| 830110 | Angola → South Africa | SADC-FTA | Save 20.0% | |
| 830110 | SG → India | IN-SG-CECA | Save 20.0% | |
| 830110 | SG → India | IN-ASEAN-CECA | Save 20.0% | |
| 830110 | Oman → India | IN-OM-CEPA | Save 20.0% | |
| 830110 | Thailand → India | IN-ASEAN-CECA | Save 20.0% | |
| 830110 | UAE → India | IN-AE-CEPA | Save 20.0% |
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.
| Country | Tax Type | Standard Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 UAE | VAT | 5% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | GST | 10% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | IPI | 10% |
| 🇨🇳 China | VAT | 13% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | VAT | 20% |
| 🇮🇳 India | GST | 18% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | VAT | 16% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | VAT | 7% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | VAT | 15% |
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Calculate free →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.