Import duty on Non-agglomerated metal carbides mixed together or with metallic binders (HS 38243000) from the UAE to India
HS 38243000 · UAE to India · PREPARED BINDERS FOR FOUNDRY MOULDS OR CORES
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 non-agglomerated metal carbides mixed together or with metallic binders (HS 38243000) from the UAE to India attracts a 7.5% MFN basic customs duty, and the India–UAE CEPA preferential rate is 0%. Mixed metal-carbide powders are the feedstock for cemented-carbide tooling, wear parts and hard-facing — inputs to India's tooling and engineering industry. CEPA removes the 7.5% basic duty. The 40% regional-value-content rule is demanding: tungsten and cobalt raw materials are globally sourced and the UAE has limited primary carbide production, so blending imported powders regionally rarely qualifies. Tungsten and cobalt supply is also strategically sensitive and price-volatile. Verify the powder's manufacturing origin rather than its shipping origin before claiming the preference. 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 non-agglomerated metal carbides mixed together or with metallic binders (HS 38243000) 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 non-agglomerated metal carbides mixed together or with metallic binders 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 non-agglomerated metal carbides mixed together or with metallic binders?
- 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 non-agglomerated metal carbides mixed together or with metallic binders?
- 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.