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Womenswear and modestwear manufacturing for the UAE, at 0% duty under CEPA.
CEPA removed the duty entirely. India is the UAE's second largest garment supplier, and we already produce embellished modestwear for a Middle East label. Four to seven days by sea.
Four reasons that hold under scrutiny.
Duty position, documentation, minimums and the category we are strongest in.
0% duty under the India–UAE CEPA
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement gave Indian ready-made garments in cotton, synthetic and wool immediate duty-free access. India is the UAE's second largest RMG supplier after China, at around USD 1.5bn of a USD 3.5bn import market.
Embellishment is the category
Embroidery, beadwork, sequins and fine detailing on fluid drapes: the work our floor is built around, sampled in-house in 7–10 days.
Four to seven days by sea
Nhava Sheva to Jebel Ali is a short haul. For a Dubai wholesaler or retail group, India becomes a replenishment source rather than a seasonal commitment.
Built for the GCC buying rhythm
Boutique and multi-brand retail buys tightly and often, then repeats hard on what sells. A 50-piece opening order and 45-day repeats fit that pattern.
| Brand | Programme |
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Modestwear ensembles with lightweight drapes, fine detailing and embellishment for the GCC. |
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Womenswear programmes for the Gulf market. |
Getting it there.
Correct as at September 2026. Confirm your own HS line with your customs broker before costing a season; we supply the origin documentation either way.
| Duty | 0% on ready-made garments under the India–UAE CEPA |
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| Sea route | Nhava Sheva / Mundra → Jebel Ali |
| Transit | Approx. 4–7 days port to port |
| Air | Delhi (DEL) → DXB, next-day capable for samples |
| Documentation | CEPA certificate of origin to claim the preferential rate |
| Terms | FOB, CIF or CFR Jebel Ali |




How do we claim 0% duty under CEPA?
A CEPA-specific certificate of origin from us, with goods meeting the agreement's rules of origin. We issue the documentation with every shipment.
Do you make modestwear?
Yes. We produce embellished modestwear ensembles with lightweight drapes, fine detailing and bead and sequin work for a Middle East label. Abaya-adjacent silhouettes sit naturally with our embroidery capability.
How fast can you ship to Dubai?
Samples by air to DXB within days. Bulk by sea from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Jebel Ali in roughly 4–7 days, on 60–90 day production for a first order and 45 days for repeats.
Will you supply a UAE wholesaler rather than a brand?
Yes, where the programme is a defined style range rather than open-ended sourcing. We manufacture to your label, not ours.
Send a tech pack. We return a costing.
Or request the factory profile for internal circulation. Either way, the reply comes from Rakesh Kapoor within one working day.
Rakesh Kapoor
Director & Founder
- rakesh@visheshapparels.com
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