What is the import duty on tufted mats and matting of wool 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 tufted mats and matting of wool?

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 tufted mats and matting of wool?

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.

Import duty on Tufted mats and matting of wool (HS 57031020) from the UAE to India

HS 57031020 · UAE to India · CARPETS AND OTHER TEXTILE FLOOR COVERINGS

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	₹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 tufted mats and matting of wool (HS 57031020) 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. Tufted wool mats and matting attract the same 20% MFN basic customs duty as full carpets and are equally taken to 0% by CEPA. India splits mats and matting onto their own eight-digit line, and because the rate is identical the split matters mainly for the Certificate of Origin and for trade-statistics reporting. IGST is 5%. Origin is a change of tariff heading plus 40% value addition, which UAE tufting from imported yarn generally satisfies. Small floor coverings sold as mats but constructed as knotted rugs belong under heading 5701, not here. 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 57031020 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.

Import compliance & clearances

Beyond duty, importing tufted mats and matting of wool (HS 57031020) 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 tufted mats and matting of wool 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 tufted mats and matting of wool?: 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 tufted mats and matting of wool?: 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.