Import duty on Fuel-dispensing pumps fitted with a measuring device (HS 84131191) from the UAE to India
HS 84131191 · UAE to India · PUMPS FOR LIQUIDS
Data last updated: · 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 | ₹75,000 | ₹0 |
| Social Welfare Surcharge | ₹7,500 | ₹0 |
| IGST | ₹1,94,850 | ₹1,80,000 |
| Total duty | ₹2,77,350 | ₹1,80,000 |
CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹97,350 . Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator.
What drives the rate
Importing fuel-dispensing pumps fitted with a measuring device (HS 84131191) from the UAE to India attracts a standard MFN basic customs duty of 7.5%. 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 ₹2,77,350 at the MFN rate to ₹1,80,000 with CEPA — a saving of ₹97,350 per shipment. Powered fuel-dispensing pumps are the core of retail fuel stations, and India's expanding retail-fuel network keeps imports steady. The 7.5% basic duty falls to zero under CEPA. Legal-metrology certification and safety approvals gate these devices at clearance regardless of the duty route, so plan for both tracks. The 40% value-content rule applies; pump-and-meter assemblies with imported metering heads must show real UAE content to qualify. Match the origin declaration to the Certificate of Origin, and confirm the current metrology approval — an expired approval stalls clearance even when the CEPA claim is sound. 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 84131191 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing fuel-dispensing pumps fitted with a measuring device (HS 84131191) 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 fuel-dispensing pumps fitted with a measuring device from the UAE to India?
- The standard MFN basic customs duty is 7.5%; 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 fuel-dispensing pumps fitted with a measuring device?
- On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹2,77,350 (MFN) to ₹1,80,000 (CEPA) — about ₹97,350 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.
- What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on fuel-dispensing pumps fitted with a measuring device?
- A valid preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO 2.0) proving UAE origin under the Rules of Origin. Without it, customs charges the 7.5% MFN rate.