What is the import duty on unwrought aluminium, not alloyed — ingots from the UAE to India?

The standard MFN basic customs duty is 7.5%; under India–UAE CEPA the preferential rate is 3.75%. SWS adds 10% on the basic duty and 18% IGST applies on the CIF + BCD + SWS base.

How much can CEPA save on unwrought aluminium, not alloyed — ingots?

On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹2,77,350 (MFN) to ₹2,28,675 (CEPA) — about ₹48,675 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.

What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on unwrought aluminium, not alloyed — ingots?

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.

Import duty on Unwrought aluminium, not alloyed — ingots (HS 76011010) from the UAE to India

HS 76011010 · UAE to India · UNWROUGHT ALUMINIUM

Data last updated: 30 July 2026 · 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	₹75,000	₹37,500
Social Welfare Surcharge	₹7,500	₹3,750
IGST	₹1,94,850	₹1,87,425
Total duty	₹2,77,350	₹2,28,675

CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹48,675 . Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator.

What drives the rate

Importing unwrought aluminium, not alloyed — ingots (HS 76011010) from the UAE to India attracts a standard MFN basic customs duty of 7.5%. Under the India–UAE CEPA the preferential basic customs duty is 3.75%. On a sample assessable value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹2,77,350 at the MFN rate to ₹2,28,675 with CEPA — a saving of ₹48,675 per shipment. The UAE is one of the world's largest primary-aluminium producers through EGA, and ingots are the corridor's flagship metal export to India's foundries and rolling mills. This line sits mid-CEPA-path: the preferential basic duty is 3.75%, halved from 7.5% MFN, easing further in later years. Origin is rarely a problem — UAE-smelted primary metal is Wholly-Obtained-adjacent and clears the sub-heading-change-plus-45%-value rule comfortably. The real diligence is documentary: match the smelter's cast certificate and origin declaration to the Certificate of Origin, and confirm the current-year preferential rate, which changes as the schedule steps down. Social Welfare Surcharge adds 10% on the basic duty and 18% 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 76011010 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.

Import compliance & clearances

Beyond duty, importing unwrought aluminium, not alloyed — ingots (HS 76011010) 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 unwrought aluminium, not alloyed — ingots from the UAE to India?: The standard MFN basic customs duty is 7.5%; under India–UAE CEPA the preferential rate is 3.75%. SWS adds 10% on the basic duty and 18% IGST applies on the CIF + BCD + SWS base.
How much can CEPA save on unwrought aluminium, not alloyed — ingots?: On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹2,77,350 (MFN) to ₹2,28,675 (CEPA) — about ₹48,675 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.
What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on unwrought aluminium, not alloyed — ingots?: 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.