Import duty on Woven cotton fabric (HS 52081100) from the UAE to India
HS 52081100 · UAE to India · Textiles
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 | ₹1,00,000 | ₹0 |
| Social Welfare Surcharge | ₹10,000 | ₹0 |
| IGST | ₹55,500 | ₹50,000 |
| Total duty | ₹1,65,500 | ₹50,000 |
CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹1,15,500 . Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator.
What drives the rate
Importing woven cotton fabric (HS 52081100) from the UAE to India attracts a standard MFN basic customs duty of 10%. 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 ₹1,65,500 at the MFN rate to ₹50,000 with CEPA — a saving of ₹1,15,500 per shipment. Cotton fabric is a clean CEPA win: the 10% MFN duty drops to zero and IGST is a low 5%. To originate, the fabric must change tariff sub-heading from its inputs and meet 40% value addition — usually easy where the cotton is spun and woven domestically (raw cotton headings are treated as wholly obtained). MFN and IGST are from ICEGATE; the CEPA preferential rate follows the agreement — verify before filing. 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 52081100 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing woven cotton fabric (HS 52081100) 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 woven cotton fabric from the UAE to India?
- The standard MFN basic customs duty is 10%; 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 woven cotton fabric?
- On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹1,65,500 (MFN) to ₹50,000 (CEPA) — about ₹1,15,500 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.
- What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on woven cotton fabric?
- A valid preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO 2.0) proving UAE origin under the Rules of Origin. Without it, customs charges the 10% MFN rate.