Does silver powder qualify for India–UAE CEPA?

Yes, if it meets the Annex 3B Product-Specific Rule "CEPA Annex 3B special rule (e.g. certified good-delivery bars / melt-and-pour) — verify the exact heading before relying.": it must BOTH change tariff classification (none) AND add at least 40% regional value content — both conditions are required, not either/or.

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.

Silver powder (HS 71061000) under India–UAE CEPA

HS 71061000 · SILVER · Rules of Origin & preferential rate

Data last updated: 30 July 2026 · 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: none
MFN → CEPA basic duty: 10% → 6%

Rule of Origin (CEPA Annex 3B, primary source): CEPA Annex 3B special rule (e.g. certified good-delivery bars / melt-and-pour) — verify the exact heading before relying.

Qualifying under the Rules of Origin

To claim the CEPA preference on silver powder (HS 71061000), the goods must qualify as UAE-originating: the Product-Specific Rule (Annex 3B) is "CEPA Annex 3B special rule (e.g. certified good-delivery bars / melt-and-pour) — verify the exact heading before relying.": the goods must undergo the applicable rule AND add at least 40% regional value content — both conditions, not either/or. 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. 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.

Frequently asked questions

Does silver powder qualify for India–UAE CEPA?: Yes, if it meets the Annex 3B Product-Specific Rule "CEPA Annex 3B special rule (e.g. certified good-delivery bars / melt-and-pour) — verify the exact heading before relying.": it must BOTH change tariff classification (none) AND add at least 40% regional value content — both conditions are required, not either/or.
What is the Rule of Origin for silver powder?: Per CEPA Annex 3B: CEPA Annex 3B special rule (e.g. certified good-delivery bars / melt-and-pour) — verify the exact heading before relying.. 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.