Import duty on Floor-cloths, dish-cloths and dusters, of man-made fibres (HS 63071020) from the UAE to India
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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 | ₹1,00,000 | ₹0 |
| Social Welfare Surcharge | ₹10,000 | ₹0 |
| IGST | ₹1,99,800 | ₹1,80,000 |
| Total duty | ₹3,09,800 | ₹1,80,000 |
CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹1,29,800 . Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator. New to BCD, SWS and IGST? See the glossary.
What drives the rate
Importing floor-cloths, dish-cloths and dusters, of man-made fibres (HS 63071020) from the UAE to India attracts a 10% MFN basic customs duty, and the India–UAE CEPA preferential rate is 0%. The man-made fibre version of the cleaning-cloth line — microfibre cloths and synthetic dusters — carries the same 10% MFN duty, removed under CEPA, with 18% IGST. Origin is a change of heading plus 40% value addition, and synthetic made-ups often meet the value test more easily than cotton because the fabric input is cheaper relative to conversion. The classification split from the cotton code is by fibre composition, so a blended cloth needs a test report to sit in the right sub-heading; misdeclaring fibre content is the usual cause of reassessment on this heading. Retail packs require Legal Metrology and fibre-composition declarations. 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 floor-cloths, dish-cloths and dusters, of man-made fibres (HS 63071020) 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 floor-cloths, dish-cloths and dusters, of man-made fibres from the UAE to India?
- The standard MFN basic customs duty is 10%; 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 floor-cloths, dish-cloths and dusters, of man-made fibres?
- On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹3,09,800 (MFN) to ₹1,80,000 (CEPA) — about ₹1,29,800 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.
- What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on floor-cloths, dish-cloths and dusters, of man-made fibres?
- A valid preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO 2.0) proving UAE origin under the Rules of Origin. Without it, customs charges the 10% MFN rate.