What is the import duty on protein concentrates / textured protein from the UAE to India?

The standard MFN basic customs duty is 40%; 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 protein concentrates / textured protein?

On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹5,12,000 (MFN) to ₹50,000 (CEPA) — about ₹4,62,000 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.

What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on protein concentrates / textured protein?

A valid preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO 2.0) proving UAE origin under the Rules of Origin. Without it, customs charges the 40% MFN rate.

Import duty on Protein concentrates / textured protein (HS 21061000) from the UAE to India

HS 21061000 · UAE to India · FOOD PREPARATIONS NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED OR INCLUDED

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	₹4,00,000	₹0
Social Welfare Surcharge	₹40,000	₹0
IGST	₹72,000	₹50,000
Total duty	₹5,12,000	₹50,000

CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹4,62,000 . Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator.

What drives the rate

Importing protein concentrates / textured protein (HS 21061000) from the UAE to India attracts a standard MFN basic customs duty of 40%. Under the India–UAE CEPA the preferential basic customs duty is 0%. On a sample assessable value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹5,12,000 at the MFN rate to ₹50,000 with CEPA — a saving of ₹4,62,000 per shipment. Protein concentrates and textured protein substances carry a 40% MFN basic customs duty that CEPA eliminates to 0% from 2026. For UAE-made nutritional and food-ingredient products this is a strong saving, increasingly relevant as the supplements trade grows. Qualification needs a change of tariff heading plus 40% value addition, so genuine formulation in the UAE qualifies while simple blending of imported isolates may not. IGST is 5%. This heading (2106) is broad, so confirm the exact eight-digit classification before relying on the rate. MFN from ICEGATE; the preferential is the year-five rate in CEPA Annex 2A. 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 21061000 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.

Import compliance & clearances

Beyond duty, importing protein concentrates / textured protein (HS 21061000) 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 protein concentrates / textured protein from the UAE to India?: The standard MFN basic customs duty is 40%; 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 protein concentrates / textured protein?: On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹5,12,000 (MFN) to ₹50,000 (CEPA) — about ₹4,62,000 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.
What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on protein concentrates / textured protein?: A valid preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO 2.0) proving UAE origin under the Rules of Origin. Without it, customs charges the 40% MFN rate.