What is the import duty on beet sugar (raw) from the UAE to India?

The basic customs duty is 100%. 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 beet sugar (raw)?

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 beet sugar (raw)?

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.

Import duty on Beet sugar (raw) (HS 17011200) from the UAE to India

HS 17011200 · UAE to India · CANE OR BEET SUGAR AND CHEMICALLY PURE SUCROSE

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.

No CEPA benefit

This line is excluded from India's India–UAE CEPA tariff offer, so the 100% MFN basic customs duty applies regardless of origin. The goods are normally importable — there is simply no preferential rate to claim.

Duty breakdown on a ₹10,00,000 shipment

Your shipment value (assessable / CIF, ₹)

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Component	Standard (MFN)	CEPA
Basic customs duty	₹10,00,000	₹10,00,000
Social Welfare Surcharge	₹1,00,000	₹1,00,000
IGST	₹1,05,000	₹1,05,000
Total duty	₹12,05,000	₹12,05,000

CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹0 (no basic-duty benefit at these rates). Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator. New to BCD, SWS and IGST? See the glossary.

What drives the rate

Importing beet sugar (raw) (HS 17011200) from the UAE to India attracts a 100% MFN basic customs duty, and CEPA does not reduce it — this line is excluded from India's tariff offer, so the 100% MFN rate applies whatever the origin. Raw beet sugar is on India's CEPA exclusion list, carrying a 100% MFN basic customs duty with no preferential rate. A UAE-origin import pays the full 100% — sugar is among India's most heavily protected commodities, and the agreement deliberately excluded it to defend the domestic cane-sugar economy. No Certificate of Origin reduces the duty. This is the key reason not to assume 'Chapter 17 is duty-free': refined sugars are excluded even as downstream confectionery is liberalised. IGST is 5%. MFN from ICEGATE; the exclusion is per CEPA Annex 2A (Schedule of India). IGST of 5% is creditable, but the basic duty here is a real cost. Confirm the live rate on ICEGATE before filing.

Import compliance & clearances

Beyond duty, importing beet sugar (raw) (HS 17011200) 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 beet sugar (raw) from the UAE to India?: The basic customs duty is 100%. 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 beet sugar (raw)?: 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 beet sugar (raw)?: 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.