Import duty on Micro DC motors (output not exceeding 37.5 W) (HS 85011011) from the UAE to India
HS 85011011 · UAE to India · ELECTRIC MOTORS AND GENERATORS
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 | ₹1,50,000 | ₹0 |
| Social Welfare Surcharge | ₹15,000 | ₹0 |
| IGST | ₹2,09,700 | ₹1,80,000 |
| Total duty | ₹3,74,700 | ₹1,80,000 |
CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹1,94,700 . Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator.
What drives the rate
Importing micro dc motors (output not exceeding 37.5 w) (HS 85011011) from the UAE to India attracts a standard MFN basic customs duty of 15%. 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 ₹3,74,700 at the MFN rate to ₹1,80,000 with CEPA — a saving of ₹1,94,700 per shipment. Micro motors go into appliances, toys, automotive actuators and countless consumer devices, and they move in high unit volumes where a 15% basic duty is a heavy cost. CEPA removes it entirely, but the origin rule is the gate: a change of tariff heading plus 40% regional value content. Because most micro-motor value sits in imported magnets and windings, a UAE assembler must show real local content to qualify — the common failure is claiming preference on kit-assembled motors that miss the 40% threshold. Cost the bill of materials before committing to a CEPA claim. 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 85011011 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing micro dc motors (output not exceeding 37.5 w) (HS 85011011) 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 micro dc motors (output not exceeding 37.5 w) from the UAE to India?
- The standard MFN basic customs duty is 15%; 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 micro dc motors (output not exceeding 37.5 w)?
- On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹3,74,700 (MFN) to ₹1,80,000 (CEPA) — about ₹1,94,700 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.
- What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on micro dc motors (output not exceeding 37.5 w)?
- A valid preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO 2.0) proving UAE origin under the Rules of Origin. Without it, customs charges the 15% MFN rate.