What is the import duty on parts of fork-lift trucks 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 parts of fork-lift trucks?

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 parts of fork-lift trucks?

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.

Import duty on Parts of fork-lift trucks (HS 84312010) from the UAE to India

HS 84312010 · UAE to India · PARTS SUITABLE FOR USE SOLELY OR PRINCIPALLY WITH THE M

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	₹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 parts of fork-lift trucks (HS 84312010) 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. Fork-lift parts feed warehousing, logistics and manufacturing maintenance, and demand has climbed with India's warehousing build-out. The 7.5% basic duty falls to zero under CEPA — worthwhile on a fast-moving spares line. Parts must meet a heading change plus 40% regional value content, and traded spares merely warehoused in Dubai will not qualify however genuine the invoice. This is the common error on parts lines: distribution is not origin. Ask the supplier whether the part was manufactured or merely stocked in the UAE, and match the answer to the Certificate of Origin. 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 84312010 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.

Import compliance & clearances

Beyond duty, importing parts of fork-lift trucks (HS 84312010) 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 parts of fork-lift trucks 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 parts of fork-lift trucks?: 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 parts of fork-lift trucks?: 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.