Import duty on Polyamide multiple or cabled yarn (HS 55091200) from the UAE to India
HS 55091200 · UAE to India · YARN
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 | ₹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. New to BCD, SWS and IGST? See the glossary.
What drives the rate
Importing polyamide multiple or cabled yarn (HS 55091200) from the UAE to India attracts a 5% MFN basic customs duty, and the India–UAE CEPA preferential rate is 0%. Multiple or cabled nylon yarn carries the same low 5% MFN basic customs duty as single yarn, eliminated to 0% under CEPA. The distinction between single and cabled construction changes the eight-digit code but not the rate, so the practical risk is a Certificate of Origin that names the wrong line rather than an underpayment. IGST is 5%. Origin needs a sub-heading change plus 40% value addition; twisting imported single yarn into cabled yarn in the UAE is a borderline case that assessors do question, so keep spinning records. 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 polyamide multiple or cabled yarn (HS 55091200) 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 polyamide multiple or cabled 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 multiple or cabled 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 multiple or cabled 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.