Import duty on Unbleached polyester-cotton woven fabric (HS 55131110) from the UAE to India
HS 55131110 · UAE to India · WOVEN FABRICS OF SYNTHETIC STAPLE FIBRES
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 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹0 |
| Social Welfare Surcharge | ₹20,000 | ₹0 |
| IGST | ₹61,000 | ₹50,000 |
| Total duty | ₹2,81,000 | ₹50,000 |
CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹2,31,000 . Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator.
What drives the rate
Importing unbleached polyester-cotton woven fabric (HS 55131110) from the UAE to India attracts a standard MFN basic customs duty of 20%. 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 ₹2,81,000 at the MFN rate to ₹50,000 with CEPA — a saving of ₹2,31,000 per shipment. Unbleached woven fabric of polyester staple blended mainly with cotton carries a 20% MFN basic customs duty that CEPA removes entirely. The 5513 heading is defined by two tests at once — synthetic staple under 85% by weight, mixed mainly with cotton, and weight not over 170 g/m² — and getting either wrong moves the goods to a different code. IGST is 5%. Origin requires a sub-heading change plus 40% value addition, so UAE weaving qualifies while bleaching or dyeing imported greige cloth generally does not confer origin on its own. 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 55131110 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing unbleached polyester-cotton woven fabric (HS 55131110) 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 unbleached polyester-cotton woven fabric from the UAE to India?
- The standard MFN basic customs duty is 20%; 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 unbleached polyester-cotton woven fabric?
- On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹2,81,000 (MFN) to ₹50,000 (CEPA) — about ₹2,31,000 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.
- What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on unbleached polyester-cotton woven fabric?
- A valid preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO 2.0) proving UAE origin under the Rules of Origin. Without it, customs charges the 20% MFN rate.