Import duty on Wooden office cabinetware (HS 94033010) from the UAE to India
HS 94033010 · UAE to India · OTHER FURNITURE AND PARTS THEREOF
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 | ₹1,25,000 |
| Social Welfare Surcharge | ₹20,000 | ₹12,500 |
| IGST | ₹2,19,600 | ₹2,04,750 |
| Total duty | ₹4,39,600 | ₹3,42,250 |
CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹97,350 . Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator. New to BCD, SWS and IGST? See the glossary.
What drives the rate
Importing wooden office cabinetware (HS 94033010) from the UAE to India attracts a 20% MFN basic customs duty, and the India–UAE CEPA preferential rate is 12.5%. Wooden office cabinetware carries a 20% MFN basic duty reduced to a 12.5% preferential floor under CEPA — the same treatment India gave wooden furniture generally, protecting a large domestic manufacturing base — with 18% IGST. Origin is a change of heading plus 40% value addition, met where a UAE plant converts imported boards and panels into finished cabinets. Wooden goods bring a second layer: consignments with solid wood components may require a phytosanitary certificate, and wooden packaging must carry ISPM-15 marking regardless of what it contains. Budget for fumigation delays, which cost more than the residual duty on a typical container. 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 wooden office cabinetware (HS 94033010) 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 wooden office cabinetware from the UAE to India?
- The standard MFN basic customs duty is 20%; under India–UAE CEPA the preferential rate is 12.5%. SWS adds 10% on the basic duty and 18% IGST applies on the CIF + BCD + SWS base.
- How much can CEPA save on wooden office cabinetware?
- On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹4,39,600 (MFN) to ₹3,42,250 (CEPA) — about ₹97,350 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.
- What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on wooden office cabinetware?
- 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.