Import duty on Refined bleached deodorised (RBD) palmolein (HS 15119020) from the UAE to India
HS 15119020 · UAE to India · PALM OIL AND ITS FRACTIONS
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
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| Component | Standard (MFN) | CEPA |
|---|---|---|
| Basic customs duty | ₹10,00,000 | ₹50,000 |
| Social Welfare Surcharge | ₹1,00,000 | ₹5,000 |
| IGST | ₹1,05,000 | ₹52,750 |
| Total duty | ₹12,05,000 | ₹1,07,750 |
CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹10,97,250 . Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator. New to BCD, SWS and IGST? See the glossary.
What drives the rate
Importing refined bleached deodorised (rbd) palmolein (HS 15119020) from the UAE to India attracts a 100% MFN basic customs duty, and the India–UAE CEPA preferential rate is 5%. RBD palmolein is the liquid fraction of refined palm oil and the workhorse frying oil of Indian kitchens. CEPA sets a 5% preferential duty against the 100% First Schedule rate, with 5% IGST and AIDC on top; the applied MFN rate comes from a notification, so verify it before quoting a saving. Origin requires a sub-heading change and 40% value addition — fractionating imported RBD palm oil in the UAE is a weak shift, since palmolein and palm oil sit close in the tariff. Import policy on refined palmolein has been tightened before; check ITC(HS) status and FSSAI. IGST of 5% is creditable, so the durable benefit is the basic-duty saving. Confirm the live rate on ICEGATE before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing refined bleached deodorised (rbd) palmolein (HS 15119020) 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 ↗
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 refined bleached deodorised (rbd) palmolein from the UAE to India?
- The standard MFN basic customs duty is 100%; under India–UAE CEPA the preferential rate is 5%. SWS adds 10% on the basic duty and 5% IGST applies on the CIF + BCD + SWS base.
- How much can CEPA save on refined bleached deodorised (rbd) palmolein?
- On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹12,05,000 (MFN) to ₹1,07,750 (CEPA) — about ₹10,97,250 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.
- What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on refined bleached deodorised (rbd) palmolein?
- A valid preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO 2.0) proving UAE origin under the Rules of Origin. Without it, customs charges the 100% MFN rate.