Import duty on Insecticides in packings not exceeding 300 g net weight (HS 38086100) from the UAE to India
HS 38086100 · UAE to India · INSECTICIDES
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 | ₹1,00,000 | ₹50,000 |
| Social Welfare Surcharge | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 |
| IGST | ₹1,99,800 | ₹1,89,900 |
| Total duty | ₹3,09,800 | ₹2,44,900 |
CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹64,900 . Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator. New to BCD, SWS and IGST? See the glossary.
What drives the rate
Importing insecticides in packings not exceeding 300 g net weight (HS 38086100) from the UAE to India attracts a 10% MFN basic customs duty, and the India–UAE CEPA preferential rate is 5%. Small-pack insecticides serve household pest control and smallholder agriculture through retail distribution. This line sits mid-CEPA-path at a 5% preferential basic duty against 10% MFN. Far more binding than tariff is regulatory: every insecticide requires CIB&RC registration under the Insecticides Act, with formulation-specific approval, and import without it is simply not permitted. The 40% value-content rule turns on whether the UAE formulated or merely repacked. Sequence the registration first; the CEPA preference is a secondary optimisation on an already-approved product. 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 insecticides in packings not exceeding 300 g net weight (HS 38086100) 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 ↗
- CIB&RC Registration under the Insecticides Act 1968 through the Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee for the specific formulation — import of an unregistered formulation is not permitted. 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 insecticides in packings not exceeding 300 g net weight from the UAE to India?
- The standard MFN basic customs duty is 10%; under India–UAE CEPA the preferential rate is 5%. SWS adds 10% on the basic duty and 18% IGST applies on the CIF + BCD + SWS base.
- How much can CEPA save on insecticides in packings not exceeding 300 g net weight?
- On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹3,09,800 (MFN) to ₹2,44,900 (CEPA) — about ₹64,900 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.
- What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on insecticides in packings not exceeding 300 g net weight?
- A valid preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO 2.0) proving UAE origin under the Rules of Origin. Without it, customs charges the 10% MFN rate.