Import duty on Fresh aubergines (brinjal) (HS 07093000) from the UAE to India
HS 07093000 · UAE to India · OTHER VEGETABLES
Data last updated: · MFN duty & IGST verified against ICEGATE (Indian Customs EDI). CEPA preferential rate per the India–UAE CEPA schedule. Verify your exact HS line before filing.
Duty breakdown on a ₹10,00,000 shipment
| Component | Standard (MFN) | CEPA |
|---|---|---|
| Basic customs duty | ₹3,00,000 | ₹0 |
| Social Welfare Surcharge | ₹30,000 | ₹0 |
| IGST | ₹66,500 | ₹50,000 |
| Total duty | ₹3,96,500 | ₹50,000 |
CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹3,46,500 . Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator.
What drives the rate
Importing fresh aubergines (brinjal) (HS 07093000) from the UAE to India attracts a standard MFN basic customs duty of 30%. Under the India–UAE CEPA the preferential basic customs duty is 0%. On a sample assessable value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹3,96,500 at the MFN rate to ₹50,000 with CEPA — a saving of ₹3,46,500 per shipment. Fresh aubergines (eggplant/brinjal) carry a 30% MFN basic customs duty that CEPA takes to 0%. As fresh produce the qualifying rule is Wholly Obtained, so the crop must be grown in the UAE — there is no value-addition calculation, but equally no way to qualify trans-shipped third-country produce. Given the UAE's limited open-field farming, the realistic volume that qualifies is small, and importers of re-exported brinjal should expect the full 30% MFN duty. IGST is 5%. MFN from ICEGATE; the 0% preferential is the year-five rate in CEPA Annex 2A under the Wholly Obtained origin rule. Social Welfare Surcharge adds 10% on the basic duty and 5% IGST applies on top — though IGST is recoverable as input tax credit, so the lasting benefit is the basic-duty saving. Always confirm the live rate for HS 07093000 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing fresh aubergines (brinjal) (HS 07093000) into India requires the following regulatory clearances. The CEPA preferential rate does not waive any of these — they apply regardless of origin.
- DGFT Valid IEC (Importer-Exporter Code) required; ITC(HS) import policy: Free source ↗
- FSSAI Importer must hold a valid FSSAI licence; every consignment is cleared through FSSAI food-import at the port source ↗
- Plant Quarantine (DPPQS) Import permit and phytosanitary certificate under the Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003 source ↗
Indicative and non-exhaustive — verify the current DGFT / BIS / FSSAI / CDSCO notification for your exact 8-digit HS line before importing. Not customs or legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the import duty on fresh aubergines (brinjal) from the UAE to India?
- The standard MFN basic customs duty is 30%; under India–UAE CEPA the preferential rate is 0%. SWS adds 10% on the basic duty and 5% IGST applies on the CIF + BCD + SWS base.
- How much can CEPA save on fresh aubergines (brinjal)?
- On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹3,96,500 (MFN) to ₹50,000 (CEPA) — about ₹3,46,500 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.
- What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on fresh aubergines (brinjal)?
- A valid preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO 2.0) proving UAE origin under the Rules of Origin. Without it, customs charges the 30% MFN rate.