What is the import duty on suspension-grade pvc resin 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 suspension-grade pvc resin?

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 suspension-grade pvc resin?

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 Suspension-grade PVC resin (HS 39041020) from the UAE to India

HS 39041020 · UAE to India · POLYMERS OF VINYL CHLORIDE OR OF OTHER HALOGENATED OLEF

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

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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 suspension-grade pvc resin (HS 39041020) 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. Suspension-grade PVC is the dominant resin form for pipes, profiles, sheets and cables, and India runs a large structural deficit in it. The 7.5% MFN duty is unchanged by CEPA. Suspension PVC is also one of the most anti-dumping-exposed products in the Indian tariff, with measures against multiple origins at various times — and those duties sit on top of the basic duty regardless of any trade agreement. Screening the specific origin against live notifications matters far more here than any preferential-rate analysis, since no preference exists. 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 suspension-grade pvc resin (HS 39041020) 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 suspension-grade pvc resin 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 suspension-grade pvc resin?: 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 suspension-grade pvc resin?: 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.