What is the import duty on chocolate products (bulk) from the UAE to India?

The basic customs duty is 30%. 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 chocolate products (bulk)?

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 chocolate products (bulk)?

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.

Import duty on Chocolate products (bulk) (HS 18069010) from the UAE to India

HS 18069010 · UAE to India · CHOCOLATE AND OTHER FOOD PREPARATIONS CONTAINING COCOA

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 30% 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	₹3,00,000	₹3,00,000
Social Welfare Surcharge	₹30,000	₹30,000
IGST	₹66,500	₹66,500
Total duty	₹3,96,500	₹3,96,500

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 chocolate products (bulk) (HS 18069010) from the UAE to India attracts a 30% MFN basic customs duty, and CEPA does not reduce it — this line is excluded from India's tariff offer, so the 30% MFN rate applies whatever the origin. This bulk chocolate-products line sits on India's CEPA exclusion list, carrying a 30% MFN basic customs duty with no preferential rate — a UAE-origin import pays the full 30% regardless of a Certificate of Origin. It contrasts sharply with prepared chocolate in blocks and bars (HS 18063100 and 18063200), which CEPA takes to 0%: India liberalised packaged chocolate while excluding this catch-all category. The eight-digit code is therefore decisive within Chapter 18. 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 chocolate products (bulk) (HS 18069010) 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 chocolate products (bulk) from the UAE to India?: The basic customs duty is 30%. 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 chocolate products (bulk)?: 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 chocolate products (bulk)?: 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.