Import duty on Acrylic single yarn (HS 55092100) from the UAE to India
HS 55092100 · 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
| 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 acrylic single yarn (HS 55092100) 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 acrylic staple fibre attracts a 5% MFN basic customs duty, zero under CEPA. Acrylic is the volume fibre for knitwear, so this line feeds directly into the 20% jersey and cardigan codes — importers running a UAE knitting operation should model duty on the yarn against duty on the finished sweater before deciding where to place the value. IGST is 5%. Origin is a sub-heading change plus 40% value addition. At a five-point gap, claiming the preference is worth the paperwork only on repeat, sizeable shipments. 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 55092100 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing acrylic single yarn (HS 55092100) 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 acrylic 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 acrylic 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 acrylic 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.