Import duty on Frozen orange juice (HS 20091100) from the UAE to India
HS 20091100 · UAE to India · FRUIT JUICES
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 | ₹3,50,000 | ₹0 |
| Social Welfare Surcharge | ₹35,000 | ₹0 |
| IGST | ₹69,250 | ₹50,000 |
| Total duty | ₹4,54,250 | ₹50,000 |
CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹4,04,250 . Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator. New to BCD, SWS and IGST? See the glossary.
What drives the rate
Importing frozen orange juice (HS 20091100) from the UAE to India attracts a 35% MFN basic customs duty, and the India–UAE CEPA preferential rate is 0%. Frozen orange juice, typically shipped as concentrate for reconstitution, carries a 35% MFN basic duty which CEPA removes in full, with 5% IGST. Origin is a change of chapter plus 40% value addition: pressing fresh oranges of Chapter 8 into juice of Chapter 20 crosses a chapter, but a UAE plant that merely dilutes or repacks imported Brazilian concentrate satisfies neither limb. Ask what arrives at the plant gate. For clearance, FSSAI standards fix minimum juice content and permitted additives, and any product labelled as juice rather than a beverage must meet those composition limits exactly. 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 frozen orange juice (HS 20091100) 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 frozen orange juice from the UAE to India?
- The standard MFN basic customs duty is 35%; under India–UAE CEPA the preferential rate is 0%. SWS adds 10% on the basic duty and 5% IGST applies on the CIF + BCD + SWS base.
- How much can CEPA save on frozen orange juice?
- On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹4,54,250 (MFN) to ₹50,000 (CEPA) — about ₹4,04,250 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.
- What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on frozen orange juice?
- A valid preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO 2.0) proving UAE origin under the Rules of Origin. Without it, customs charges the 35% MFN rate.