What is the import duty on polyamide (nylon) single yarn from the UAE to India?

The standard MFN basic customs duty is 5%; 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 polyamide (nylon) single yarn?

On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹1,07,750 (MFN) to ₹50,000 (CEPA) — about ₹57,750 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.

What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on polyamide (nylon) single yarn?

A valid preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO 2.0) proving UAE origin under the Rules of Origin. Without it, customs charges the 5% MFN rate.

Import duty on Polyamide (nylon) single yarn (HS 55091100) from the UAE to India

HS 55091100 · UAE to India · YARN

Data last updated: 23 July 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.

Duty breakdown on a ₹10,00,000 shipment

Component	Standard (MFN)	CEPA
Basic customs duty	₹50,000	₹0
Social Welfare Surcharge	₹5,000	₹0
IGST	₹52,750	₹50,000
Total duty	₹1,07,750	₹50,000

CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹57,750 . Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator.

What drives the rate

Importing polyamide (nylon) single yarn (HS 55091100) from the UAE to India attracts a standard MFN basic customs duty of 5%. 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 ₹1,07,750 at the MFN rate to ₹50,000 with CEPA — a saving of ₹57,750 per shipment. Single yarn of nylon staple fibre already sits at a low 5% MFN basic customs duty, which CEPA takes to 0%. With only five points on the table, the honest question is whether the Certificate of Origin cost is worth claiming — for small consignments it often is not, and paying MFN is the cheaper route. IGST is 5%. Origin still requires a sub-heading change plus 40% value addition, meaning spinning must occur in the UAE. Yarn is an input line, so the bigger saving usually sits downstream in the 20% fabric and garment codes. MFN and IGST are from ICEGATE; the preferential rate is India's CEPA Annex 2A schedule. 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 55091100 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.

Import compliance & clearances

Beyond duty, importing polyamide (nylon) single yarn (HS 55091100) 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 polyamide (nylon) single yarn from the UAE to India?: The standard MFN basic customs duty is 5%; 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 polyamide (nylon) single yarn?: On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹1,07,750 (MFN) to ₹50,000 (CEPA) — about ₹57,750 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.
What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on polyamide (nylon) single yarn?: A valid preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO 2.0) proving UAE origin under the Rules of Origin. Without it, customs charges the 5% MFN rate.