What is the import duty on spades and shovels from the UAE to India?

The standard MFN basic customs duty is 10%; under India–UAE CEPA the preferential rate is 0%. SWS adds 10% on the basic duty and 18% IGST applies on the CIF + BCD + SWS base.

How much can CEPA save on spades and shovels?

On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹3,09,800 (MFN) to ₹1,80,000 (CEPA) — about ₹1,29,800 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.

What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on spades and shovels?

A valid preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO 2.0) proving UAE origin under the Rules of Origin. Without it, customs charges the 10% MFN rate.

Import duty on Spades and shovels (HS 82011000) from the UAE to India

HS 82011000 · UAE to India · HAND TOOLS

Data last updated: 10 August 2026 · MFN duty & IGST verified against ICEGATE (Indian Customs EDI). CEPA preferential rate per the India–UAE CEPA schedule. Verify your exact HS line before filing.

Duty breakdown on a ₹10,00,000 shipment

Component	Standard (MFN)	CEPA
Basic customs duty	₹1,00,000	₹0
Social Welfare Surcharge	₹10,000	₹0
IGST	₹1,99,800	₹1,80,000
Total duty	₹3,09,800	₹1,80,000

CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹1,29,800 . Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator.

What drives the rate

Importing spades and shovels (HS 82011000) from the UAE to India attracts a standard MFN basic customs duty of 10%. Under the India–UAE CEPA the preferential basic customs duty is 0%. On a sample assessable value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹3,09,800 at the MFN rate to ₹1,80,000 with CEPA — a saving of ₹1,29,800 per shipment. Spades and shovels are basic agricultural and construction hand tools imported in volume for a price-driven market. CEPA removes the 10% basic duty. As simple forged-and-fitted products, the 40% value-content rule is genuinely achievable where the UAE forges and assembles, unlike component-heavy electronics. The failure mode here is different: low unit value tempts importers to skip origin paperwork, forfeiting a 10% saving across large consignments. Make the Certificate of Origin standard on the purchase order, and confirm the tool is classified in this line rather than the broader hand-tool headings. Social Welfare Surcharge adds 10% on the basic duty and 18% IGST applies on top — though IGST is recoverable as input tax credit, so the lasting benefit is the basic-duty saving. Always confirm the live rate for HS 82011000 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.

Import compliance & clearances

Beyond duty, importing spades and shovels (HS 82011000) into India requires the following regulatory clearances. The CEPA preferential rate does not waive any of these — they apply regardless of origin.

DGFT Valid IEC (Importer-Exporter Code) required; ITC(HS) import policy: Free source ↗

Indicative and non-exhaustive — verify the current DGFT / BIS / FSSAI / CDSCO notification for your exact 8-digit HS line before importing. Not customs or legal advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the import duty on spades and shovels from the UAE to India?: The standard MFN basic customs duty is 10%; under India–UAE CEPA the preferential rate is 0%. SWS adds 10% on the basic duty and 18% IGST applies on the CIF + BCD + SWS base.
How much can CEPA save on spades and shovels?: On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹3,09,800 (MFN) to ₹1,80,000 (CEPA) — about ₹1,29,800 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.
What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on spades and shovels?: A valid preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO 2.0) proving UAE origin under the Rules of Origin. Without it, customs charges the 10% MFN rate.