Import duty on Silver powder (HS 71061000) from the UAE to India
HS 71061000 · UAE to India · SILVER
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 | ₹60,000 |
| Social Welfare Surcharge | ₹10,000 | ₹6,000 |
| IGST | ₹33,300 | ₹31,980 |
| Total duty | ₹1,43,300 | ₹97,980 |
CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹45,320 . Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator.
What drives the rate
Importing silver powder (HS 71061000) 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 6%. On a sample assessable value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹1,43,300 at the MFN rate to ₹97,980 with CEPA — a saving of ₹45,320 per shipment. Silver powder feeds electronics pastes, solar-cell metallisation and specialty chemicals, and demand has climbed with India's solar manufacturing push. Unlike rough diamonds, silver is only part-way down its CEPA tariff glide-path: the preferential basic duty is 6%, not zero, and steps down further in later years, so the saving against the 10% MFN rate is real but partial. Watch the origin rule — Wholly Obtained treatment applies, meaning the silver must genuinely originate in the UAE, not merely be re-exported bullion refined elsewhere. Refiner documentation is what customs will ask for. Social Welfare Surcharge adds 10% on the basic duty and 3% 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 71061000 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing silver powder (HS 71061000) into India requires the following regulatory clearances. The CEPA preferential rate does not waive any of these — they apply regardless of origin.
- DGFT Restricted — gold/silver importable only through nominated agencies / qualified jewellers; CEPA TRQ imports routed through IIBX 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 silver powder from the UAE to India?
- The standard MFN basic customs duty is 10%; under India–UAE CEPA the preferential rate is 6%. SWS adds 10% on the basic duty and 3% IGST applies on the CIF + BCD + SWS base.
- How much can CEPA save on silver powder?
- On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹1,43,300 (MFN) to ₹97,980 (CEPA) — about ₹45,320 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.
- What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on silver powder?
- 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.