Import duty on Glass fibre chopped strands, of a length not exceeding 50 mm (HS 70191100) from the UAE to India
HS 70191100 · UAE to India · GLASS FIBRES
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 glass fibre chopped strands, of a length not exceeding 50 mm (HS 70191100) from the UAE to India attracts a 10% MFN basic customs duty, and the India–UAE CEPA preferential rate is 0%. Chopped glass strands are reinforcement for composites, sheet moulding compounds and concrete, not a consumer good, and CEPA removes the 10% MFN basic duty with 18% IGST applying. The 50 mm length limit is the classification test and it is measured, so specify strand length on the invoice and packing list. Origin is a change of sub-heading with 40% value addition, achievable where UAE production draws fibre from imported marbles or batch, but not by cutting imported continuous roving to length. Glass fibre is a recurrent anti-dumping target in India; check whether any duty is in force on the specific origin before pricing. 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 glass fibre chopped strands, of a length not exceeding 50 mm (HS 70191100) 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 glass fibre chopped strands, of a length not exceeding 50 mm 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 glass fibre chopped strands, of a length not exceeding 50 mm?
- 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 glass fibre chopped strands, of a length not exceeding 50 mm?
- 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.