Import duty on Deodorants and anti-perspirants (HS 33072000) from the UAE to India
HS 33072000 · UAE to India · PRE-SHAVE
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 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹0 |
| Social Welfare Surcharge | ₹20,000 | ₹0 |
| IGST | ₹2,19,600 | ₹1,80,000 |
| Total duty | ₹4,39,600 | ₹1,80,000 |
CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹2,59,600 . Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator. New to BCD, SWS and IGST? See the glossary.
What drives the rate
Importing deodorants and anti-perspirants (HS 33072000) from the UAE to India attracts a 20% MFN basic customs duty, and the India–UAE CEPA preferential rate is 0%. Personal deodorants and anti-perspirants reach 0% basic customs duty under CEPA versus the 20% MFN rate, with a valid Certificate of Origin — a clear import saving on a fast-moving UAE-sourced category. IGST at 18% remains and is creditable for GST-registered importers, so the cash benefit is the 20% BCD plus its 10% surcharge. As cosmetic products they require CDSCO registration under the Cosmetics Rules, 2020 before import, regardless of the CEPA rate. MFN and IGST are from ICEGATE; the preferential rate follows India's CEPA tariff schedule (Annex 2A). Confirm your exact 8-digit classification before filing the Bill of Entry. 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 deodorants and anti-perspirants (HS 33072000) 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 ↗
- CDSCO Import registration (Form COS-1 / COS-2 certificate) under the Cosmetics Rules, 2020 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 deodorants and anti-perspirants from the UAE to India?
- The standard MFN basic customs duty is 20%; 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 deodorants and anti-perspirants?
- On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹4,39,600 (MFN) to ₹1,80,000 (CEPA) — about ₹2,59,600 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.
- What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on deodorants and anti-perspirants?
- A valid preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO 2.0) proving UAE origin under the Rules of Origin. Without it, customs charges the 20% MFN rate.