Does onions, fresh or chilled — rose onion qualify for India–UAE CEPA?

No — this line is currently excluded from India's CEPA tariff offer, so the preferential rate does not apply regardless of origin.

What is the Rule of Origin for onions, fresh or chilled — rose onion?

Wholly Obtained (WO): the product must be entirely obtained or produced in the UAE, with no value-addition calculation required.

What proof is needed at import?

A preferential Certificate of Origin filed through eCoO 2.0, presented at customs before clearance. Without it, the 30% MFN duty applies.

Onions, fresh or chilled — rose onion (HS 07031011) under India–UAE CEPA

HS 07031011 · ONIONS · Rules of Origin & preferential rate

Data last updated: 20 August 2026 · MFN duty & IGST verified against ICEGATE (Indian Customs EDI). Rules of Origin per CEPA Annex 3B. Verify your exact HS line before filing.

No CEPA benefit

This line is excluded from India's India–UAE CEPA tariff offer, so the 30% MFN basic customs duty applies regardless of origin. The goods are normally importable — there is simply no preferential rate to claim.

CEPA eligible: Excluded
Value addition (RVC): n/a
Tariff-classification change: Wholly obtained
MFN → CEPA basic duty: 30% → 30%

Rule of Origin (CEPA Annex 3B, primary source): Wholly Obtained — qualifies on origin, no value-addition test (CEPA Annex 3B).

Qualifying under the Rules of Origin

Onions, fresh or chilled — rose onion (HS 07031011) is currently excluded from India's India–UAE CEPA tariff offer, so no preferential rate applies regardless of origin. For reference, the Product-Specific Rule for this line is "Wholly Obtained — qualifies on origin, no value-addition test (CEPA Annex 3B).". Rose onions are a distinct small-bulb variety grown mainly around Bengaluru and exported to South-East Asia. The 30% MFN duty on onion imports carries no CEPA reduction, and onion trade policy in India is unusually reactive: export bans, minimum export prices and stock limits are imposed and lifted according to domestic price spikes, sometimes within weeks. The 5% IGST applies. Anyone trading this line should track current DGFT notifications rather than relying on any settled position, tariff or otherwise. Because the line is excluded, customs charges the 30% MFN rate. Confirm eligibility against India's CEPA tariff schedule before assuming any benefit.

Check your own figures in the Rules of Origin (RVC) qualifier.

Frequently asked questions

Does onions, fresh or chilled — rose onion qualify for India–UAE CEPA?: No — this line is currently excluded from India's CEPA tariff offer, so the preferential rate does not apply regardless of origin.
What is the Rule of Origin for onions, fresh or chilled — rose onion?: Wholly Obtained (WO): the product must be entirely obtained or produced in the UAE, with no value-addition calculation required.
What proof is needed at import?: A preferential Certificate of Origin filed through eCoO 2.0, presented at customs before clearance. Without it, the 30% MFN duty applies.