Import duty on Men's cotton shirts with Lucknow Chikan embroidery (HS 62052020) from the UAE to India
HS 62052020 · UAE to India · MEN'S OR BOYS SHIRTS
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 cotton shirts with lucknow chikan embroidery (HS 62052020) 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 cotton shirts embroidered with Lucknow Chikan craft carry a 20% MFN basic customs duty, zero under CEPA, with 18% IGST. As with the women's Chikan line, India tracks this craft on a dedicated eight-digit code at the standard cotton-shirt rate. For UAE-origin claims the arithmetic rarely works: embroidery on imported shirts does not achieve a change of tariff heading, and hand-embroidery labour alone seldom reaches 40% of FOB. Model the landed cost at MFN first, then check whether a genuine UAE fabric-forward supply chain exists before claiming. 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 62052020 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing men's cotton shirts with lucknow chikan embroidery (HS 62052020) 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 cotton shirts with lucknow chikan embroidery 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 cotton shirts with lucknow chikan embroidery?
- 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 cotton shirts with lucknow chikan embroidery?
- 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.