Chapter 73 - Articles of iron or steel

HS Code 73181500

Screws and bolts of iron or steel

Official tariff item: Other screws and bolts, whether or not with their nuts or washers

Standard Duty Structure

Duty Component Rate
Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 15%
Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) 15%
Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS) 10% of BCD
Integrated GST (IGST) 18%

Source: ICEGATE Trade Guide on Imports. Actual payable duty depends on assessable value, exemptions, preference claims, and product-specific cesses.

Import Duty Calculator

Enter the assessable value (CIF value in rupees) to estimate the duty payable under HS 73181500 at the standard rates above.

Estimate follows the standard-rate calculation shown on the ICEGATE duty page for this code. It does not account for exemption notifications, trade-agreement preference claims, anti-dumping or safeguard duties.

Classification Note

Specific fastener types such as coach screws, self-tapping screws, and nuts have their own 7318 lines. Use this item only for screws and bolts that are not described more specifically.

Common Customs Paperwork

  • Bill of Entry
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List

These are the standard customs paperwork items, not a complete regulatory checklist for every product under this HS code.

Agency Checks To Verify

  • Compulsory registration under the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) applies. A SIMS unique reference number is mandatory on the Bill of Entry.
  • Refer to Policy Condition No. 2 of Chapter 73 and DGFT Notification 33/2015-20 for SIMS scope and exclusions.

Common Product Examples

Machine bolts Hex bolts Fastener kits Industrial screws