Does silver, unwrought — 99.9% purity or higher qualify for India–UAE CEPA?

Yes, if it meets the Annex 3B Product-Specific Rule "CTSH + VA 3% (CEPA Annex 3B Product-Specific Rule; tariff-shift AND value addition both required).": it must BOTH change tariff classification (CTSH) AND add at least 3% 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, unwrought — 99.9% purity or higher (HS 71069120) under India–UAE CEPA

HS 71069120 · 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): 3%
Tariff-classification change: CTSH
MFN → CEPA basic duty: 10% → 6%

Rule of Origin (CEPA Annex 3B, primary source): CTSH + VA 3% (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 silver, unwrought — 99.9% purity or higher (HS 71069120), the goods must qualify as UAE-originating: the Product-Specific Rule (Annex 3B) is "CTSH + VA 3% (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 3% regional value content — both conditions, not either/or. Fine silver at 99.9% or above is the investment- and industrial-grade form used in bullion, contacts and electronics, and it moves in large value lots through the Dubai-to-India channel. It carries the same phased 6% CEPA basic duty and the light 3% value-addition origin rule. The practical issue is documentation depth: on high-purity, high-value consignments customs verifies both assay and origin closely, and any gap between the refiner's certificate, the invoice and the Certificate of Origin invites a demand at the full MFN rate. Reconcile all three before filing. 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, unwrought — 99.9% purity or higher qualify for India–UAE CEPA?: Yes, if it meets the Annex 3B Product-Specific Rule "CTSH + VA 3% (CEPA Annex 3B Product-Specific Rule; tariff-shift AND value addition both required).": it must BOTH change tariff classification (CTSH) AND add at least 3% regional value content — both conditions are required, not either/or.
What is the Rule of Origin for silver, unwrought — 99.9% purity or higher?: Per CEPA Annex 3B: CTSH + VA 3% (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.