Import duty on Men's silk suits, knitted (HS 61031010) from the UAE to India
HS 61031010 · UAE to India · MEN'S OR BOYS' SUITS
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 | ₹2,19,600 | ₹1,80,000 |
| Total duty | ₹4,39,600 | ₹1,80,000 |
CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹2,59,600 . Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator.
What drives the rate
Importing men's silk suits, knitted (HS 61031010) 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 ₹4,39,600 at the MFN rate to ₹1,80,000 with CEPA — a saving of ₹2,59,600 per shipment. Men's knitted silk suits sit at a 20% MFN basic customs duty that CEPA removes entirely, with 18% IGST. Silk is the highest-value fibre in this heading and draws the closest scrutiny on origin, because the UAE is a re-export hub for finished silk garments: the rule is a change of tariff heading plus 40% value addition, so the knitting and making-up must add genuine UAE value. A suit must be a matching set of the same fabric and construction to classify here — mixed sets are broken out and assessed as separate garments. MFN and IGST are from ICEGATE; some garment lines also carry an alternate per-piece minimum duty, so confirm the current tariff entry before filing. Social Welfare Surcharge adds 10% on the basic duty and 18% 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 61031010 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing men's silk suits, knitted (HS 61031010) 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 men's silk suits, knitted 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 18% IGST applies on the CIF + BCD + SWS base.
- How much can CEPA save on men's silk suits, knitted?
- On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹4,39,600 (MFN) to ₹1,80,000 (CEPA) — about ₹2,59,600 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.
- What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on men's silk suits, knitted?
- 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.