What is the import duty on low-density polyethylene (ldpe) from the UAE to India?

The basic customs duty is 7.5%. This line is largely excluded from India–UAE CEPA, so no preferential rate applies. SWS adds 10% on the basic duty and 18% IGST applies on top.

How much can CEPA save on low-density polyethylene (ldpe)?

At current rates there is no basic-duty saving on this line under CEPA, so the landed duty is the same as the MFN route.

What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on low-density polyethylene (ldpe)?

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.

Import duty on Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) (HS 39011020) from the UAE to India

HS 39011020 · UAE to India · I. PRIMARY FORMS POLYMERS OF ETHYLENE

Data last updated: 20 August 2026 · 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.

No CEPA benefit

This line is excluded from India's India–UAE CEPA tariff offer, so the 7.5% MFN basic customs duty applies regardless of origin. The goods are normally importable — there is simply no preferential rate to claim.

Duty breakdown on a ₹10,00,000 shipment

Your shipment value (assessable / CIF, ₹)

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Component	Standard (MFN)	CEPA
Basic customs duty	₹75,000	₹75,000
Social Welfare Surcharge	₹7,500	₹7,500
IGST	₹1,94,850	₹1,94,850
Total duty	₹2,77,350	₹2,77,350

CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹0 (no basic-duty benefit at these rates). Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator. New to BCD, SWS and IGST? See the glossary.

What drives the rate

Importing low-density polyethylene (ldpe) (HS 39011020) from the UAE to India attracts a 7.5% MFN basic customs duty, and CEPA does not reduce it — this line is excluded from India's tariff offer, so the 7.5% MFN rate applies whatever the origin. LDPE serves film, coating and moulding applications across Indian packaging and agriculture. Like other polyethylene grades it holds the 7.5% MFN duty with no CEPA reduction — India's polymer tariffs were kept off the concession table to protect domestic cracker economics. The 18% IGST is creditable. Because no preferential route exists, the practical levers are grade substitution, contract timing against volatile international polymer prices, and checking for live anti-dumping duties, which on some polymer origins exceed the basic duty itself. IGST of 18% is creditable, but the basic duty here is a real cost. Confirm the live rate on ICEGATE before filing.

Import compliance & clearances

Beyond duty, importing low-density polyethylene (ldpe) (HS 39011020) 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 low-density polyethylene (ldpe) from the UAE to India?: The basic customs duty is 7.5%. This line is largely excluded from India–UAE CEPA, so no preferential rate applies. SWS adds 10% on the basic duty and 18% IGST applies on top.
How much can CEPA save on low-density polyethylene (ldpe)?: At current rates there is no basic-duty saving on this line under CEPA, so the landed duty is the same as the MFN route.
What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on low-density polyethylene (ldpe)?: 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.