What is the import duty on poly(ether alcohols) 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(ether alcohols)?

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(ether alcohols)?

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 Poly(ether alcohols) (HS 39072910) from the UAE to India

HS 39072910 · 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 poly(ether alcohols) (HS 39072910) 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. Polyether alcohols — polyols — are the primary feedstock for flexible and rigid polyurethane foam used in furniture, bedding, insulation and automotive seating. The 7.5% MFN duty applies with no CEPA concession. India has growing domestic polyol capacity, which explains the tariff being held. The 18% IGST is creditable. Foam producers qualify polyols tightly by hydroxyl number and functionality, so origin flexibility is limited in practice. Check anti-dumping notifications by origin, since polyols have attracted measures and those override any commercial preference logic. 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(ether alcohols) (HS 39072910) 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(ether alcohols) 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(ether alcohols)?: 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(ether alcohols)?: 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.