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🇦🇪 UAE Import Tariff: HS 0908.12

Spices; nutmeg, crushed or ground

MFN Tariff Rate1.1%
FTA Rate (India-UAE CEPA)

Preferential rate with Certificate of Origin

0%
Savings: 1.1 percentage points
HS Code0908.12
ProductSpices; nutmeg, crushed or ground
Classification LevelSubheading
Importing Country🇦🇪 UAE

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 0908.12 across major trading nations.

CountryMFN RateFTA RateFTA
🇸🇬 Singapore0.4%——
🇦🇪 UAE(current)1.1%0%India-UAE CEPA
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia1.8%——
🇬🇧 United Kingdom3.4%0.6%UK-Australia FTA
🇯🇵 Japan3.5%0.1%Japan-Mexico EPA
🇺🇸 United States3.7%1.7%USMCA
🇦🇺 Australia3.7%0.5%UK-Australia FTA
🇨🇦 Canada4.3%2%CPTPP
🇹🇼 Taiwan4.4%1.6%ECFA
🇿🇦 South Africa4.8%2%UK-SACUM
🇻🇳 Vietnam4.9%1.2%RCEP
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)5.3%0.4%EU-Japan EPA
🇰🇷 South Korea6.1%3%RCEP/KVFTA
🇹🇷 Turkey6.1%2.4%UK-Turkey FTA
🇹🇭 Thailand6.7%2.5%RCEP
China7.3%1.7%ECFA
🇲🇽 Mexico7.4%——
🇮🇳 India7.9%——
🇧🇷 Brazil9.6%4.6%Mercosur-Mexico ACE 55
🇮🇩 Indonesia9.7%1.4%RCEP

Import Documents for UAE

Typical documents required when importing HS 0908.12 products.

☑Commercial Invoice

Detailed invoice from the seller showing product description, quantity, unit price, total value, and terms of sale (Incoterms).

☑Packing List

Itemized list of contents in each package, including weights, dimensions, and marks/numbers matching the shipping containers.

☑Bill of Lading (B/L) or Airway Bill

Transport document issued by the carrier confirming receipt of goods for shipment. Acts as a contract of carriage and receipt.

☑CBP Entry Summary (Form 7501)

The formal customs declaration filed with US Customs and Border Protection for all commercial imports.

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View This Tariff in Other Countries

🇦🇺 Australia🇧🇷 Brazil🇨🇦 Canada China🇪🇺 Germany (EU)🇮🇳 India🇮🇩 Indonesia🇯🇵 Japan🇲🇽 Mexico🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia🇸🇬 Singapore🇿🇦 South Africa🇰🇷 South Korea🇹🇼 Taiwan🇹🇭 Thailand🇹🇷 Turkey🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States🇻🇳 Vietnam

Import Spices; nutmeg, crushed or ground into UAE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty for HS 0908.12 in UAE?
The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing Spices; nutmeg, crushed or ground (HS 0908.12) into UAE is 1.1%. Under the India-UAE CEPA, a preferential rate of 0% may apply.
Does UAE have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 0908.12?
Yes. Under the India-UAE CEPA, the tariff may be reduced from 1.1% to 0%. A valid Certificate of Origin is required.
Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 0908.12?
Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 0.4% for this product.
What documents are needed to import HS 0908.12 into UAE?
Typical import documents include a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and customs declaration forms. Product-specific requirements (e.g., health certificates, safety standards) may apply depending on the product category.

Tariff rates are approximate estimates based on published MFN schedules. Actual rates may vary. Always verify with the official customs authority of UAE before making business decisions.