Import duty on propyl alcohol (propan-1-ol) from Dubai (UAE) to India
HS 29051210 · Dubai / UAE → India · ACYCLIC ALCOHOLS AND THEIR HALOGENATED
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 | ₹75,000 | ₹0 |
| Social Welfare Surcharge | ₹7,500 | ₹0 |
| IGST | ₹1,94,850 | ₹1,80,000 |
| Total duty | ₹2,77,350 | ₹1,80,000 |
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.
How this duty changes, year by year
India's schedule of tariff concessions (CEPA Annex 2A) sets a preferential rate for each of ten years, not one permanent figure. For HS 29051210 the modality is TEP over 5 years, reaching zero in 2026.
| Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026now | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEPA BCD | 7% | 6% | 4% | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Rates as published in India's schedule; the agreement entered into force on 1 May 2022, so Year 1 is 2022. CEPA Annex 2A
What drives the rate
Importing propyl alcohol (propan-1-ol) (HS 29051210) from the UAE to India attracts a 7.5% MFN basic customs duty, and the India–UAE CEPA preferential rate is 0%. Propyl alcohol serves as a solvent and intermediate in coatings, pharmaceuticals, printing inks and cosmetics manufacture. CEPA removes the 7.5% MFN duty in full. UAE chemical producers generally meet the 40% value-content rule where genuine synthesis occurs locally; repackaged material sourced elsewhere does not qualify, and on a commodity solvent moving in drums through regional distribution that is the likely case rather than the exception. Flammable-solvent handling brings PESO licensing for import, storage and handling, with hazardous-cargo classification and approved packaging — a site-level permission that constrains the receiving facility, not merely the shipment. Pharmaceutical-grade use adds its own quality documentation, audited by the customer rather than by customs. Keep the manufacturer's certificate of analysis with the origin declaration, since buyers and customs draw on the same production records and a CoA naming a different plant from the origin claim will not survive either review. Confirm grade and origin together at the order stage. The rate is on a published staircase, not a fixed number: Annex 2A takes this line from 7% in 2022 to zero in 2026 — TEP over 5 years — with 0% the rate for 2026. A supply contract signed across that boundary is worth pricing against the later rate. The preference is worth 8.25% of assessable value on every consignment — the 7.5-point basic-duty gap plus the 10% Social Welfare Surcharge that rides on it — so it scales with shipment size rather than with effort, and the Certificate of Origin costs the same either way. Social Welfare Surcharge adds 10% on the basic duty, not on the goods, and IGST of 18% then applies to the CIF + BCD + SWS total — IGST is recoverable as input tax credit, so the durable benefit is the basic duty alone. Confirm the live rate on ICEGATE before filing; ₹10,00,000 is only the worked example above.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing propyl alcohol (propan-1-ol) (HS 29051210) 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 ↗
- PESO Licence from the Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organisation for import, storage and handling, with hazardous-cargo classification and approved packaging or pressure vessels. 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 propyl alcohol (propan-1-ol) from the UAE to India?
- The standard MFN basic customs duty is 7.5%; under India–UAE CEPA the preferential rate is 0%. SWS adds 10% on the basic duty and 18% IGST applies on the CIF + BCD + SWS base.
- How much can CEPA save on propyl alcohol (propan-1-ol)?
- On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹2,77,350 (MFN) to ₹1,80,000 (CEPA) — about ₹97,350 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.
- What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on propyl alcohol (propan-1-ol)?
- 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.