How much can CEPA save on bis(polyoxyethylene) methylphosphonate polyethers?

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 bis(polyoxyethylene) methylphosphonate polyethers?

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 Bis(polyoxyethylene) methylphosphonate polyethers (HS 39072100) from the UAE to India

HS 39072100 · UAE to India · POLYACETALS

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 bis(polyoxyethylene) methylphosphonate polyethers (HS 39072100) 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. This specialty polyether is used as a flame-retardant additive and intermediate in polyurethane and coating systems. The 7.5% MFN duty carries no CEPA reduction. Specialty polymers in this heading were left outside the concession largely by default rather than by targeted protection — the chapter was treated as a block. The 18% IGST is recoverable. For narrow specialty chemicals the practical issues are supplier qualification, hazard classification and safety-data documentation, all of which sit outside the tariff question entirely. 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 bis(polyoxyethylene) methylphosphonate polyethers (HS 39072100) 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 bis(polyoxyethylene) methylphosphonate polyethers 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 bis(polyoxyethylene) methylphosphonate polyethers?: 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 bis(polyoxyethylene) methylphosphonate polyethers?: 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.