Rules of Origin for glass fibre chopped strands, of a length not exceeding 50 mm — Dubai (UAE) to India
HS 70191100 · GLASS FIBRES · Rules of Origin & preferential rate
Data last updated: · MFN duty & IGST verified against ICEGATE (Indian Customs EDI). Rules of Origin per CEPA Annex 3B. Verify your exact HS line before filing.
- CEPA eligible
- Yes
- Value addition (RVC)
- 40%
- Tariff-classification change
- CTSH Annex 3B rule set at chapter level — it covers the whole chapter, not this code alone
- MFN → CEPA basic duty
- 10% → 0%
Rule of Origin (CEPA Annex 3B, primary source): CTSH + VA 40% (CEPA Annex 3B Product-Specific Rule; tariff-shift AND value addition both required).
Qualifying under the Rules of Origin
To claim the CEPA preference on glass fibre chopped strands, of a length not exceeding 50 mm (HS 70191100), the goods must qualify as UAE-originating. The Product-Specific Rule (Annex 3B) is "CTSH + VA 40% (CEPA Annex 3B Product-Specific Rule; tariff-shift AND value addition both required)": the goods must undergo a change of tariff sub-heading (CTSH) AND add at least 40% regional value content — both conditions, not either/or. Read that rule for what it is: Annex 3B supplies it at chapter level, so it governs hundreds of eight-digit codes rather than this one. It is the correct rule to apply, and it is also the place to check for a more specific carve-out before committing to a claim. Chopped glass strands are reinforcement for composites, sheet moulding compounds and concrete, not a consumer good, and CEPA removes the MFN basic duty with 18% IGST applying, recoverable as input credit for a manufacturer. The 50 mm length limit is the classification test and it is measured, so specify strand length on the invoice and packing list rather than leaving it to inspection. Origin is a change of sub-heading with 40% value addition, achievable where UAE production draws fibre from imported marbles or batch, but not by cutting imported continuous roving to length. Glass fibre is a recurrent anti-dumping target in India, and a remedy duty sits on top of the preferential rate rather than replacing it — check the current measures against the exact description and origin before pricing. A valid Certificate of Origin filed through the eCoO 2.0 system must accompany the shipment; without it, customs charges the 10% MFN rate instead of the preference.
Check your own figures in the Rules of Origin (RVC) qualifier. Qualifying is only half of it — the preference is claimed with a Certificate of Origin, issued in the UAE before shipment or retrospectively within 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
- Does glass fibre chopped strands, of a length not exceeding 50 mm qualify for India–UAE CEPA?
- Yes, if it meets the Annex 3B Product-Specific Rule "CTSH + VA 40% (CEPA Annex 3B Product-Specific Rule; tariff-shift AND value addition both required).": it must BOTH change tariff classification (CTSH) AND add at least 40% regional value content — both conditions are required, not either/or.
- What is the Rule of Origin for glass fibre chopped strands, of a length not exceeding 50 mm?
- Per CEPA Annex 3B: CTSH + VA 40% (CEPA Annex 3B Product-Specific Rule; tariff-shift AND value addition both required).. RVC% = [(FOB − value of non-originating materials) / FOB] × 100 (FOB basis).
- What proof is needed at import?
- A preferential Certificate of Origin filed through eCoO 2.0, presented at customs before clearance. Without it, the 10% MFN duty applies.