Import duty on Cotton casement fabric (HS 52091113) from the UAE to India
HS 52091113 · UAE to India · Woven fabrics of cotton
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
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| 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. New to BCD, SWS and IGST? See the glossary.
What drives the rate
Importing cotton casement fabric (HS 52091113) from the UAE to India attracts a 10% MFN basic customs duty, and the India–UAE CEPA preferential rate is 0%. Cotton casement fabric — heavier cotton cloth above 200 g/m², used for curtains and furnishing — carries a 10% MFN basic customs duty, taken to 0% by CEPA. The weight threshold is what separates heading 5209 from 5208, and both sit at the same 10% rate, so the classification matters for the Certificate of Origin rather than for the money. IGST is 5%. Origin needs a sub-heading change plus 40% value addition. Furnishing buyers should compare this against importing the finished made-up article under Chapter 63, which carries the same 10% but 18% IGST. MFN and IGST are from ICEGATE; the preferential rate is India's CEPA Annex 2A schedule. IGST of 5% is creditable, so the durable benefit is the basic-duty saving. Confirm the live rate on ICEGATE before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing cotton casement fabric (HS 52091113) 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 ↗
- DGFT / Textiles Committee Textiles must be free of the banned amines listed for azo dyes; a test report from a recognised laboratory is required, and consignments are sampled at the port. 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 cotton casement 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 cotton casement 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 cotton casement 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.