What is the import duty on raisins from the UAE to India?

The basic customs duty is 105%. This line is largely excluded from India–UAE CEPA, so no preferential rate applies. SWS adds 10% on the basic duty and 5% IGST applies on top.

How much can CEPA save on raisins?

At current rates there is no basic-duty saving on this line under CEPA, so the landed duty is the same as the MFN route.

What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on raisins?

A valid preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO 2.0) proving UAE origin under the Rules of Origin. Without it, customs charges the 105% MFN rate.

Import duty on Raisins (HS 08062010) from the UAE to India

HS 08062010 · UAE to India · GRAPES

Data last updated: 14 June 2026 · 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	₹10,50,000	₹10,50,000
Social Welfare Surcharge	₹1,05,000	₹1,05,000
IGST	₹1,07,750	₹1,07,750
Total duty	₹12,62,750	₹12,62,750

CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹0 (no basic-duty benefit at these rates). Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator.

What drives the rate

Importing raisins (HS 08062010) from the UAE to India attracts a standard MFN basic customs duty of 105%. This line is currently excluded from CEPA, so the preferential rate stays at the 105% MFN level. On a sample assessable value of ₹10,00,000, total duty is ₹12,62,750 and CEPA adds no basic-duty saving at these rates. Raisins sit on India's CEPA exclusion list and carry one of the highest duties in the entire tariff — a 105% MFN basic customs duty — with no preferential rate whatsoever. A UAE-origin consignment pays the full 105% regardless of any Certificate of Origin, because India shielded dried grapes to protect domestic growers in Maharashtra and Karnataka. The Wholly Obtained origin discussion is moot when no concession exists. This is the starkest 'CEPA does not mean duty-free' example in the food basket. IGST is 5%. MFN from ICEGATE; the exclusion is per CEPA Annex 2A (Schedule of India). 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 08062010 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.

Import compliance & clearances

Beyond duty, importing raisins (HS 08062010) 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 raisins from the UAE to India?: The basic customs duty is 105%. This line is largely excluded from India–UAE CEPA, so no preferential rate applies. SWS adds 10% on the basic duty and 5% IGST applies on top.
How much can CEPA save on raisins?: At current rates there is no basic-duty saving on this line under CEPA, so the landed duty is the same as the MFN route.
What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on raisins?: A valid preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO 2.0) proving UAE origin under the Rules of Origin. Without it, customs charges the 105% MFN rate.