Import duty on Industrial diamonds, unworked or simply sawn — unsorted (HS 71022120) from the UAE to India
HS 71022120 · UAE to India · DIAMONDS
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
| Component | Standard (MFN) | CEPA |
|---|---|---|
| Basic customs duty | ₹1,00,000 | ₹0 |
| Social Welfare Surcharge | ₹10,000 | ₹0 |
| IGST | ₹16,650 | ₹15,000 |
| Total duty | ₹1,26,650 | ₹15,000 |
CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹1,11,650 . Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator.
What drives the rate
Importing industrial diamonds, unworked or simply sawn — unsorted (HS 71022120) from the UAE to India attracts a standard MFN basic customs duty of 10%. Under the India–UAE CEPA the preferential basic customs duty is 0%. On a sample assessable value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹1,26,650 at the MFN rate to ₹15,000 with CEPA — a saving of ₹1,11,650 per shipment. Unsorted industrial diamonds arrive as mixed parcels that the buyer grades after import, which is why they price below sorted lots and appeal to bulk abrasive and drilling-tool makers. The CEPA cut removes the basic duty entirely, and the low 0.25%–1.5% IGST band on diamonds keeps the recoverable tax small. Qualification is straightforward under the 6% value-addition rule, but customs will scrutinise valuation on unsorted parcels — under-invoicing is the usual dispute — so carry a defensible per-carat basis and the Kimberley Process paperwork together with the Certificate of Origin. Social Welfare Surcharge adds 10% on the basic duty and 1.5% IGST applies on top — though IGST is recoverable as input tax credit, so the lasting benefit is the basic-duty saving. Always confirm the live rate for HS 71022120 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing industrial diamonds, unworked or simply sawn — unsorted (HS 71022120) 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 industrial diamonds, unworked or simply sawn — unsorted from the UAE to India?
- The standard MFN basic customs duty is 10%; under India–UAE CEPA the preferential rate is 0%. SWS adds 10% on the basic duty and 1.5% IGST applies on the CIF + BCD + SWS base.
- How much can CEPA save on industrial diamonds, unworked or simply sawn — unsorted?
- On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹1,26,650 (MFN) to ₹15,000 (CEPA) — about ₹1,11,650 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.
- What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on industrial diamonds, unworked or simply sawn — unsorted?
- A valid preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO 2.0) proving UAE origin under the Rules of Origin. Without it, customs charges the 10% MFN rate.