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.

Duty breakdown on a ₹10,00,000 shipment

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.

What drives the rate

Importing beet sugar (raw) (HS 17011200) from the UAE to India attracts a standard MFN basic customs duty of 100%. This line is currently excluded from CEPA, so the preferential rate stays at the 100% MFN level. On a sample assessable value of ₹10,00,000, total duty is ₹12,05,000 and CEPA adds no basic-duty saving at these rates. 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). 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 17011200 on ICEGATE or CBIC 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.