What is the import duty on instant coffee (flavoured) 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 instant coffee (flavoured)?

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 instant coffee (flavoured)?

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 Instant coffee (flavoured) (HS 21011110) from the UAE to India

HS 21011110 · UAE to India · EXTRACTS

Data last updated: 4 July 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	₹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.

What drives the rate

Importing instant coffee (flavoured) (HS 21011110) from the UAE to India attracts a standard MFN basic customs duty of 30%. This line is currently excluded from CEPA, so the preferential rate stays at the 30% MFN level. On a sample assessable value of ₹10,00,000, total duty is ₹3,96,500 and CEPA adds no basic-duty saving at these rates. Flavoured instant coffee is one of the products India deliberately kept out of the CEPA concessions: it stays at the full 30% MFN basic customs duty with no preferential rate, even with a Certificate of Origin. This protects the domestic soluble-coffee industry, and it is why 'instant coffee from UAE, duty-free?' is a false expectation — unlike green coffee beans, the processed extract is excluded. Add 5% IGST on the duty-inclusive value, and an FSSAI licence and port food-clearance for every consignment. MFN and IGST are from ICEGATE; the exclusion is per India's CEPA schedule. Roasted beans and extracts classify separately. 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 21011110 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.

Import compliance & clearances

Beyond duty, importing instant coffee (flavoured) (HS 21011110) 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 instant coffee (flavoured) 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 instant coffee (flavoured)?: 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 instant coffee (flavoured)?: 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.