Import duty on Poly(vinyl chloride) binders for pigments (HS 39041010) from the UAE to India
HS 39041010 · UAE to India · POLYMERS OF VINYL CHLORIDE OR OF OTHER HALOGENATED OLEF
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.
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
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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 poly(vinyl chloride) binders for pigments (HS 39041010) 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. PVC binder grades are used in pigment dispersions, coatings and specialty formulations. The 7.5% MFN duty stands with no CEPA reduction, consistent with India's position across vinyl polymers, where domestic PVC capacity and a persistent supply deficit have made tariff policy politically sensitive in both directions. The 18% IGST is recoverable. PVC lines are also among the most frequently subject to anti-dumping measures in India, so origin screening is essential — and unlike a CEPA claim, an anti-dumping duty cannot be avoided by documentation. 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 poly(vinyl chloride) binders for pigments (HS 39041010) 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 poly(vinyl chloride) binders for pigments 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 poly(vinyl chloride) binders for pigments?
- 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 poly(vinyl chloride) binders for pigments?
- 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.