Import duty on Noil silk fabric (HS 50071000) from the UAE to India
HS 50071000 · UAE to India · Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste
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.
Duty breakdown on a ₹10,00,000 shipment
| Component | Standard (MFN) | CEPA |
|---|---|---|
| Basic customs duty | ₹2,00,000 | ₹0 |
| Social Welfare Surcharge | ₹20,000 | ₹0 |
| IGST | ₹61,000 | ₹50,000 |
| Total duty | ₹2,81,000 | ₹50,000 |
CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹2,31,000 . Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator.
What drives the rate
Importing noil silk fabric (HS 50071000) from the UAE to India attracts a standard MFN basic customs duty of 20%. Under the India–UAE CEPA the preferential basic customs duty is 0%. On a sample assessable value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹2,81,000 at the MFN rate to ₹50,000 with CEPA — a saving of ₹2,31,000 per shipment. Woven fabrics of noil silk carry a 20% MFN basic customs duty that CEPA eliminates to 0%. For UAE textile exporters this is a useful margin, with origin satisfied by a tariff sub-heading change plus 40% value addition — so weaving and finishing genuinely done in the UAE qualifies, while fabric merely cut or trans-shipped does not. IGST is a low 5%, leaving the basic customs duty as the principal cost. Confirm the exact silk line, as Chapter 50 splits noil, spun and other silk fabrics across separate codes. MFN from ICEGATE; the 0% preferential is the year-five rate in CEPA Annex 2A. Social Welfare Surcharge adds 10% on the basic duty and 5% IGST applies on top — though IGST is recoverable as input tax credit, so the lasting benefit is the basic-duty saving. Always confirm the live rate for HS 50071000 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing noil silk fabric (HS 50071000) 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 noil silk fabric from the UAE to India?
- The standard MFN basic customs duty is 20%; under India–UAE CEPA the preferential rate is 0%. SWS adds 10% on the basic duty and 5% IGST applies on the CIF + BCD + SWS base.
- How much can CEPA save on noil silk fabric?
- On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹2,81,000 (MFN) to ₹50,000 (CEPA) — about ₹2,31,000 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.
- What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on noil silk fabric?
- A valid preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO 2.0) proving UAE origin under the Rules of Origin. Without it, customs charges the 20% MFN rate.