HS 7308.90 UAE import duty 2026: 5% standard, 5 of 17 agreements at 0%
Iron or steel; structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308
Standard UAE import duty on HS 7308.90 is 5% of the CIF value. If the goods come from one of 5 agreement partners with a valid certificate of origin, the duty is 0% in 2026. From 5 other partners it is reduced, 1.25% to 3%. For 3 partners the rate depends on the 12-digit line. VAT of 5% applies on top in every case.
Quoting from India: 2.5%, Türkiye: 5%, Republic of Korea: 5%, Vietnam: 5%, Indonesia: 0% to 5%. From China, the EU, the US or any other origin with no UAE trade agreement in force: the standard 5%.
Duty on HS 7308.90 under each UAE trade agreement, 2026
All 17 agreements. Partners at 0% first, then rising rates. Rates are for goods that meet the agreement's origin rules, with a certificate of origin. Where a rate depends on the 12-digit line, the range is shown here and each line's rate is in the next section.
| Origin partner | Duty in 2026 | What happens next |
|---|---|---|
| UAE–Azerbaijan · year 1 | 0% | 0% now |
| UAE–Cambodia · year 3 | 0% | 0% now |
| UAE–Chile · year 2 | 0% | 0% now |
| UAE–Israel · year 4 | 0% | 0% now |
| UAE–New Zealand · year 2 | 0% | 0% now |
| UAE–Georgia · year 3 | 1.25% | falls to 0% in agreement year 4 (2027) |
| UAE–India · year 5 | 2.5% | falls to 0% in agreement year 10 (2031) |
| UAE–Australia · year 2 | 3% | falls to 0% in agreement year 5 (2029) |
| UAE–Mauritius · year 2 | 3% | falls to 0% in agreement year 5 (2029) |
| UAE–Serbia · year 2 | 3% | falls to 0% in agreement year 5 (2029) |
| UAE–Costa Rica · year 2 | 0% to 3% | differs by sub-line: see the 12-digit lines below |
| UAE–Ukraine · year 1 | 5% | differs by sub-line: see the 12-digit lines below |
| UAE–Indonesia · year 4 | 0% to 5% | differs by sub-line: see the 12-digit lines below |
| UAE–Malaysia · year 2 | 5% | excluded: standard duty applies |
| UAE–Republic of Korea · year 1 | 5% | excluded: standard duty applies |
| UAE–Türkiye · year 4 | 5% | excluded: standard duty applies |
| UAE–Vietnam · year 1 | 5% | excluded: standard duty applies |
The UAE 12-digit lines under HS 7308.90, with their standard duty
Your entry is filed at 12 digits. This heading has 25 UAE lines in 7 groups. For 3 partners the agreement rate differs between groups; those rates are listed under each group.
7308.90.10Boxes fitted in walls for fire fighting - Boxes (cabinets) are installed within the walls of the installations to contain the fire extinguishing devices of iron or steelstandard duty 5%730890100001Boxes fitted in walls for fire fighting - Boxes (cabinets) are installed within the walls of the installations to contain the fire extinguishing devices of iron or steel5%730890100002Boxes fitted in walls for fire fighting - Boxes (cabinets) are installed within the walls of the installations to contain the water pipes of iron or steel5%730890109999Boxes fitted in walls for fire fighting - Boxes (cabinets) are installed within the walls of the facilities for other uses of iron or steel5%
Where these lines differ from the table above:Costa Rica 1.67%Ukraine 5% (quota)Indonesia 5%
7308.90.20Large-scale shelving for assembly & permanent installation in shops, workshops & storehouses, etc. - In shopsstandard duty 5%730890200001Large-scale shelving for assembly & permanent installation in shops, workshops & storehouses, etc. - In shops5%730890200002Large-scale shelving for assembly & permanent installation in shops, workshops & storehouses, etc. - In the workshops5%730890200003Large-scale shelving for assembly & permanent installation in shops, workshops & storehouses, etc. - In stores5%
Where these lines differ from the table above:Costa Rica 1.67%Ukraine 5% (quota)Indonesia 5%
7308.90.30Angles ties for fastening decoration tiles in ceilings - Anglesstandard duty 5%730890300001Angles ties for fastening decoration tiles in ceilings - Angles5%730890300002Angles ties for fastening decoration tiles in ceilings - Connectors5%
Where these lines differ from the table above:Costa Rica 0%Indonesia 5%Ukraine see schedule
7308.90.40Scaffoldings props, platforms & fittings. - Scaffoldingstandard duty 5%730890400001Scaffoldings props, platforms & fittings. - Scaffolding5%730890400002Scaffoldings props, platforms & fittings. - Stands for Scaffolding lifting equipment5%
Where these lines differ from the table above:Costa Rica 3%Ukraine 5% (quota)Indonesia 5%
7308.90.50Staircases, stationary, of iron or steel. - Painted stairsstandard duty 5%730890500001Staircases, stationary, of iron or steel. - Painted stairs5%730890500002Staircases, stationary, of iron or steel. - Non-painted stairs5%
Where these lines differ from the table above:Costa Rica 0%Indonesia 5%Ukraine see schedule
7308.90.60Sheds & domes, of iron or steel. - Canopiesstandard duty 5%730890600001Sheds & domes, of iron or steel. - Canopies5%730890600002Sheds & domes, of iron or steel. - Roofs5%
Where these lines differ from the table above:Costa Rica 1.67%Indonesia 5%Ukraine see schedule
7308.90.90Structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading 94.06) & parts of structures (for example, lock-gates, roofs, roofing frame-works, shutters, balustrades, pillars & columns), of iron or steel; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes & the li - Shuttersstandard duty 5%730890900001Structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading 94.06) & parts of structures (for example, lock-gates, roofs, roofing frame-works, shutters, balustrades, pillars & columns), of iron or steel; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes & the li - Shutters5%730890900002Structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading 94.06) & parts of structures (for example, lock-gates, roofs, roofing frame-works, shutters, balustrades, pillars & columns), of iron or steel; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes & the li - Handrails5%730890900003Structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading 94.06) & parts of structures (for example, lock-gates, roofs, roofing frame-works, shutters, balustrades, pillars & columns), of iron or steel; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes & the li - Pillars prop5%730890900004Structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading 94.06) & parts of structures (for example, lock-gates, roofs, roofing frame-works, shutters, balustrades, pillars & columns), of iron or steel; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes & the li - Slabs5%730890900005Structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading 94.06) & parts of structures (for example, lock-gates, roofs, roofing frame-works, shutters, balustrades, pillars & columns), of iron or steel; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes & the li - Rods5%730890900006Structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading 94.06) & parts of structures (for example, lock-gates, roofs, roofing frame-works, shutters, balustrades, pillars & columns), of iron or steel; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes & the li - Angles5%730890900007Structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading 94.06) & parts of structures (for example, lock-gates, roofs, roofing frame-works, shutters, balustrades, pillars & columns), of iron or steel; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes & the li - Special forms5%730890900008Structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading 94.06) & parts of structures (for example, lock-gates, roofs, roofing frame-works, shutters, balustrades, pillars & columns), of iron or steel; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes & the li - Sections Pipes and tubes5%730890900009Structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading 94.06) & parts of structures (for example, lock-gates, roofs, roofing frame-works, shutters, balustrades, pillars & columns), of iron or steel; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes & the li - Ductile iron5%730890900010Structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading 94.06) & parts of structures (for example, lock-gates, roofs, roofing frame-works, shutters, balustrades, pillars & columns), of iron or steel; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes & the li - Automobile road barriers and guardrails of iron or steel5%730890909999Structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading 94.06) & parts of structures (for example, lock-gates, roofs, roofing frame-works, shutters, balustrades, pillars & columns), of iron or steel; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes & the li - Other5%
Where these lines differ from the table above:Costa Rica 0%Indonesia 0%Ukraine 5% (quota)
Not sure which line is yours? Search the 12-digit lines by product description (free), then read its rate here.
Your entry is filed at 12 digits; pick the line first, then read its rate. A preferential rate is claimed on the declaration with the certificate of origin issued under that agreement, and the goods must meet its origin rules. The duty base is the CIF value, and 5% VAT is charged on value plus duty. Not sure which certificate applies? Email us the line.
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Source: UAE Ministry of Economy CEPA schedules (UAE concessions, per agreement year) and the UAE unified customs tariff, 12-digit lines (25 lines), cross-checked with WITS/TRAINS 2023, as loaded in the CustomsEZ landed-cost database. Checked 2026-09-16. Agreement year: the year the agreement entered into force is year 1; later years start 1 January. This page is advisory. The declarant remains responsible for the entry filed with customs. If your broker says otherwise, email us the line and we check it the same day.
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The 17 agreements
- UAE–Australia · 90.6% of lines at 0% now
- UAE–Azerbaijan · 89.7% of lines at 0% now
- UAE–Cambodia · 86.6% of lines at 0% now
- UAE–Chile · 97% of lines at 0% now
- UAE–Costa Rica · 89.2% of lines at 0% now
- UAE–Georgia · 93.2% of lines at 0% now
- UAE–India · 94.7% of lines at 0% now
- UAE–Indonesia · 72.6% of lines at 0% now
- UAE–Israel · 86% of lines at 0% now
- UAE–Malaysia · 80.6% of lines at 0% now
- UAE–Mauritius · 86.3% of lines at 0% now
- UAE–New Zealand · 97.9% of lines at 0% now
- UAE–Republic of Korea · 48.8% of lines at 0% now
- UAE–Serbia · 63.9% of lines at 0% now
- UAE–Türkiye · 78.3% of lines at 0% now
- UAE–Ukraine · 49.2% of lines at 0% now
- UAE–Vietnam · 74.3% of lines at 0% now
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