Import duty on Constant-weight scales and scales for discharging predetermined weights (HS 84233000) from the UAE to India
HS 84233000 · UAE to India · WEIGHING MACHINERY
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 constant-weight scales and scales for discharging predetermined weights (HS 84233000) 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. Batching and bagging scales dose fixed weights in cement, fertiliser, food and chemical packing lines, a steady industrial import. CEPA removes the 7.5% basic duty. The 40% value-content rule applies to the assembled machine, and where the weighing electronics are imported, UAE content is often thin. Legal Metrology approval governs trade-use equipment and is mandatory regardless of tariff. Importers should also confirm the exact sub-heading, since the weighing chapter splits finely by function and the duty and approval treatment follow the split. File the Certificate of Origin to secure the preference. 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 84233000 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing constant-weight scales and scales for discharging predetermined weights (HS 84233000) 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 constant-weight scales and scales for discharging predetermined weights 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 constant-weight scales and scales for discharging predetermined weights?
- 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 constant-weight scales and scales for discharging predetermined weights?
- 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.