Import duty on Unwrought aluminium, not alloyed — billets (HS 76011020) from the UAE to India
HS 76011020 · UAE to India · UNWROUGHT ALUMINIUM
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 | ₹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.
What drives the rate
Importing unwrought aluminium, not alloyed — billets (HS 76011020) 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 0%. On a sample assessable value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹2,77,350 at the MFN rate to ₹1,80,000 with CEPA — a saving of ₹97,350 per shipment. Aluminium billets feed extrusion plants making profiles for construction, automotive and consumer goods, and UAE-origin billets are a major India import. This sub-heading has already reached the zero preferential rate, a clean 7.5% saving against MFN — one of the more valuable CEPA lines by trade volume. Origin qualification under the 45% value-content rule is straightforward for genuinely UAE-smelted-and-cast metal. Diligence is documentary rather than technical: reconcile the mill certificate with the Certificate of Origin. Given the full zero rate, filing the certificate is essential — the preference here is large enough that lost paperwork is a serious cost. 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 76011020 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing unwrought aluminium, not alloyed — billets (HS 76011020) 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 — billets 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 unwrought aluminium, not alloyed — billets?
- 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 unwrought aluminium, not alloyed — billets?
- 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.