What is the import duty on aluminium (unwrought) from the UAE to India?

The standard MFN basic customs duty is 7.5%; under India–UAE CEPA the preferential rate is 3.75%. SWS adds 10% on the basic duty and 18% IGST applies on the CIF + BCD + SWS base.

How much can CEPA save on aluminium (unwrought)?

On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹2,77,350 (MFN) to ₹2,28,675 (CEPA) — about ₹48,675 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.

What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on aluminium (unwrought)?

A valid preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO 2.0) proving UAE origin under the Rules of Origin. Without it, customs charges the 7.5% MFN rate.

Import duty on Aluminium (unwrought) (HS 76011000) from the UAE to India

HS 76011000 · UAE to India · Metals

Data last updated: 14 June 2026 · 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	₹75,000	₹37,500
Social Welfare Surcharge	₹7,500	₹3,750
IGST	₹1,94,850	₹1,87,425
Total duty	₹2,77,350	₹2,28,675

CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹48,675 . Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator.

What drives the rate

Importing aluminium (unwrought) (HS 76011000) from the UAE to India attracts a standard MFN basic customs duty of 7.5%. Under the India–UAE CEPA the preferential basic customs duty is 3.75%. On a sample assessable value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹2,77,350 at the MFN rate to ₹2,28,675 with CEPA — a saving of ₹48,675 per shipment. Unwrought aluminium is mid-phase under CEPA, not yet duty-free. Ingots — the dominant import form (HS 76011010) — are on a 10-year Tariff Elimination Phased track: the 7.5% MFN duty steps down and sits at 3.75% in 2026 (year 5), reaching 0% by year 10. Faster-phasing forms (billets, wire-bars, other unwrought) already reach 0%, so the exact 8-digit code matters. The origin bar is unusually high: Chapter 76 needs a sub-heading change plus 45% value addition, not the typical 40%. MFN and IGST are from ICEGATE; the 3.75% preferential is the year-5 ingot rate in CEPA Annex 2A (Schedule of India). 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 76011000 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.

Import compliance & clearances

Beyond duty, importing aluminium (unwrought) (HS 76011000) 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 aluminium (unwrought) from the UAE to India?: The standard MFN basic customs duty is 7.5%; under India–UAE CEPA the preferential rate is 3.75%. SWS adds 10% on the basic duty and 18% IGST applies on the CIF + BCD + SWS base.
How much can CEPA save on aluminium (unwrought)?: On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹2,77,350 (MFN) to ₹2,28,675 (CEPA) — about ₹48,675 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.
What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on aluminium (unwrought)?: A valid preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO 2.0) proving UAE origin under the Rules of Origin. Without it, customs charges the 7.5% MFN rate.