Import duty on Ethylene (HS 29012100) from the UAE to India
HS 29012100 · UAE to India · ACYCLIC HYDROCARBONS
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 | ₹25,000 | ₹0 |
| Social Welfare Surcharge | ₹2,500 | ₹0 |
| IGST | ₹1,84,950 | ₹1,80,000 |
| Total duty | ₹2,12,450 | ₹1,80,000 |
CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹32,450 . Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator. New to BCD, SWS and IGST? See the glossary.
What drives the rate
Importing ethylene (HS 29012100) from the UAE to India attracts a 2.5% MFN basic customs duty, and the India–UAE CEPA preferential rate is 0%. Ethylene is the highest-volume petrochemical in the world and the base for polyethylene, glycols and a long downstream chain that Indian converters depend on. CEPA removes the 2.5% MFN duty. Because ethylene is produced by UAE crackers from regional feedstock, the 40% value-content rule is usually met comfortably. The binding constraints are physical and regulatory rather than tariff: ethylene ships refrigerated or as gas under pressure, requiring PESO approval, specialised terminals and hazardous-cargo handling. Confirm terminal capability and the licence position before optimising the duty line. IGST of 18% 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 ethylene (HS 29012100) 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 ↗
- PESO Licence from the Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organisation for import, storage and handling, with hazardous-cargo classification and approved packaging or pressure vessels. 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 ethylene from the UAE to India?
- The standard MFN basic customs duty is 2.5%; under India–UAE CEPA the preferential rate is 0%. SWS adds 10% on the basic duty and 18% IGST applies on the CIF + BCD + SWS base.
- How much can CEPA save on ethylene?
- On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹2,12,450 (MFN) to ₹1,80,000 (CEPA) — about ₹32,450 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.
- What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on ethylene?
- A valid preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO 2.0) proving UAE origin under the Rules of Origin. Without it, customs charges the 2.5% MFN rate.