Does men's synthetic-fibre overcoats, knitted qualify for India–UAE CEPA?

Yes, if it meets the Annex 3B Product-Specific Rule "CTH + VA 40% (CEPA Annex 3B Product-Specific Rule; tariff-shift AND value addition both required).": it must BOTH change tariff classification (CTH) 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 20% MFN duty applies.

Men's synthetic-fibre overcoats, knitted (HS 61013010) under India–UAE CEPA

HS 61013010 · MEN'S OR BOY'S OVERCOATS · Rules of Origin & preferential rate

Data last updated: 23 July 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: CTH
MFN → CEPA basic duty: 20% → 0%

Rule of Origin (CEPA Annex 3B, primary source): CTH + 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 men's synthetic-fibre overcoats, knitted (HS 61013010), the goods must qualify as UAE-originating: the Product-Specific Rule (Annex 3B) is "CTH + VA 40% (CEPA Annex 3B Product-Specific Rule; tariff-shift AND value addition both required).": the goods must undergo a change of tariff heading (CTH) AND add at least 40% regional value content — both conditions, not either/or. Men's knitted overcoats of synthetic fibres carry a 20% MFN basic customs duty, eliminated to 0% under CEPA, with 18% IGST. Fibre content splits this heading into separate eight-digit lines at the same rate, so the risk is a mismatched Certificate of Origin rather than a duty shortfall — but a mismatch is enough for the preference to be denied at assessment. Origin needs a change of tariff heading plus 40% value addition, which for garments effectively pushes the test back to where the fabric was knitted. MFN and IGST are from ICEGATE; some garment lines also carry an alternate per-piece minimum duty, so confirm the current tariff entry before filing. A valid Certificate of Origin filed through the eCoO 2.0 system must accompany the shipment; without it, customs charges the 20% MFN rate instead of the preference.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does men's synthetic-fibre overcoats, knitted qualify for India–UAE CEPA?: Yes, if it meets the Annex 3B Product-Specific Rule "CTH + VA 40% (CEPA Annex 3B Product-Specific Rule; tariff-shift AND value addition both required).": it must BOTH change tariff classification (CTH) AND add at least 40% regional value content — both conditions are required, not either/or.
What is the Rule of Origin for men's synthetic-fibre overcoats, knitted?: Per CEPA Annex 3B: CTH + 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 20% MFN duty applies.