Does peas (pisum sativum), prepared or preserved, not frozen qualify for India–UAE CEPA?

Yes, if it meets the Annex 3B Product-Specific Rule "CC + VA 40% (CEPA Annex 3B Product-Specific Rule; tariff-shift AND value addition both required).": it must BOTH change tariff classification (CC) AND add at least 40% regional value content — both conditions are required, not either/or.

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.

Peas (Pisum sativum), prepared or preserved, not frozen (HS 20054000) under India–UAE CEPA

HS 20054000 · OTHER VEGETABLES PREPARED OR PRESERVED OTHERWISE THAN B · Rules of Origin & preferential rate

Data last updated: 1 September 2026 · MFN duty & IGST verified against ICEGATE (Indian Customs EDI). Rules of Origin per CEPA Annex 3B. Verify your exact HS line before filing.

CEPA eligible: Yes
Value addition (RVC): 40%
Tariff-classification change: CC
MFN → CEPA basic duty: 30% → 0%

Rule of Origin (CEPA Annex 3B, primary source): CC + VA 40% (CEPA Annex 3B Product-Specific Rule; tariff-shift AND value addition both required).

Qualifying under the Rules of Origin

To claim the CEPA preference on peas (pisum sativum), prepared or preserved, not frozen (HS 20054000), the goods must qualify as UAE-originating: the Product-Specific Rule (Annex 3B) is "CC + VA 40% (CEPA Annex 3B Product-Specific Rule; tariff-shift AND value addition both required).": the goods must undergo a change of chapter (CC) AND add at least 40% regional value content — both conditions, not either/or. Canned and otherwise preserved green peas move from a 30% MFN duty to zero under CEPA, with 5% IGST. Note the contrast with dried peas, which India excluded from the agreement and holds at MFN — preparing the pea changes both the chapter and the tariff outcome. The origin rule is a change of chapter with 40% value addition, met when fresh peas of Chapter 7 are processed in the UAE. Canned vegetables draw specific FSSAI attention to can-lining migration limits, drained weight declarations and preservative levels; declare drained weight correctly, since valuation and labelling disputes on canned goods usually start there. A valid Certificate of Origin filed through the eCoO 2.0 system must accompany the shipment; without it, customs charges the 30% MFN rate instead of the preference.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does peas (pisum sativum), prepared or preserved, not frozen qualify for India–UAE CEPA?: Yes, if it meets the Annex 3B Product-Specific Rule "CC + VA 40% (CEPA Annex 3B Product-Specific Rule; tariff-shift AND value addition both required).": it must BOTH change tariff classification (CC) AND add at least 40% regional value content — both conditions are required, not either/or.
What is the Rule of Origin for peas (pisum sativum), prepared or preserved, not frozen?: Per CEPA Annex 3B: CC + VA 40% (CEPA Annex 3B Product-Specific Rule; tariff-shift AND value addition both required).. RVC% = [(FOB − value of non-originating materials) / FOB] × 100 (FOB basis).
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.