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
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| 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. New to BCD, SWS and IGST? See the glossary.
What drives the rate
Importing men's cotton shirts with lucknow chikan embroidery (HS 62052020) from the UAE to India attracts a 20% MFN basic customs duty, and the India–UAE CEPA preferential rate is 0%. 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. IGST of 18% is creditable, so the durable benefit is the basic-duty saving. Confirm the live rate on ICEGATE 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 ↗
- DGFT / Textiles Committee Textiles must be free of the banned amines listed for azo dyes; a test report from a recognised laboratory is required, and consignments are sampled at the port. 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.