Import duty on Disperse Red 3 (synthetic organic disperse dye) (HS 32041131) from the UAE to India
HS 32041131 · UAE to India · SYNTHETIC ORGANIC COLOURING MATTER
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 | ₹75,000 | ₹0 |
| Social Welfare Surcharge | ₹7,500 | ₹0 |
| IGST | ₹1,94,850 | ₹1,80,000 |
| Total duty | ₹2,77,350 | ₹1,80,000 |
CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹97,350 . Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator. New to BCD, SWS and IGST? See the glossary.
What drives the rate
Importing disperse red 3 (synthetic organic disperse dye) (HS 32041131) from the UAE to India attracts a 7.5% MFN basic customs duty, and the India–UAE CEPA preferential rate is 0%. Disperse Red 3 is used in polyester and blended-fabric dyeing across India's textile clusters. CEPA removes the 7.5% basic duty. The recurring issue for dyestuffs is that regional suppliers consolidate and standardise imported dye powder, which does not satisfy the 40% regional-value-content rule however genuine the commercial relationship. Dye houses also police banned-amine and azo-dye restrictions for export-bound fabric, entirely separate from customs. Establish the synthesis origin in writing, keep the compliance certificates with it, and file the Certificate of Origin only where the claim genuinely holds. 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 disperse red 3 (synthetic organic disperse dye) (HS 32041131) 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 ↗
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 disperse red 3 (synthetic organic disperse dye) from the UAE to India?
- The standard MFN basic customs duty is 7.5%; 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 disperse red 3 (synthetic organic disperse dye)?
- On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹2,77,350 (MFN) to ₹1,80,000 (CEPA) — about ₹97,350 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.
- What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on disperse red 3 (synthetic organic disperse dye)?
- A valid preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO 2.0) proving UAE origin under the Rules of Origin. Without it, customs charges the 7.5% MFN rate.