Import duty on micro dc motors (output not exceeding 37.5 w) from Dubai (UAE) to India
HS 85011011 · Dubai / UAE → 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
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| 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. New to BCD, SWS and IGST? See the glossary.
How this duty changes, year by year
India's schedule of tariff concessions (CEPA Annex 2A) sets a preferential rate for each of ten years, not one permanent figure. For HS 85011011 the modality is TEP over 5 years, reaching zero in 2026.
| Year | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026now | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEPA BCD | 9.5% | 7.5% | 5% | 2.5% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Rates as published in India's schedule; the agreement entered into force on 1 May 2022, so Year 1 is 2022. CEPA Annex 2A
What drives the rate
Importing micro dc motors (output not exceeding 37.5 w) (HS 85011011) from the UAE to India attracts a 15% MFN basic customs duty, and the India–UAE CEPA preferential rate is 0%. Micro motors go into appliances, toys, automotive actuators and countless consumer devices, and they move in high unit volumes where the 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, discovered on audit after the motors have been built into finished goods. Cost the bill of materials before committing to a claim. Most electrical goods are also notified under the Compulsory Registration Order, requiring the manufacturer to be BIS registered and the product marked before import — a factory obligation, not an importer document. The rate is on a published staircase, not a fixed number: Annex 2A takes this line from 9.5% in 2022 to zero in 2026 — TEP over 5 years — with 0% the rate for 2026. A supply contract signed across that boundary is worth pricing against the later rate. The preference is worth 16.5% of assessable value on every consignment — the 15-point basic-duty gap plus the 10% Social Welfare Surcharge that rides on it — so it scales with shipment size rather than with effort, and the Certificate of Origin costs the same either way. Social Welfare Surcharge adds 10% on the basic duty, not on the goods, and IGST of 18% then applies to the CIF + BCD + SWS total — IGST is recoverable as input tax credit, so the durable benefit is the basic duty alone. Confirm the live rate on ICEGATE before filing; ₹10,00,000 is only the worked example above.
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 ↗
- BIS Most electrical goods are notified under the Compulsory Registration Order — the manufacturer must be registered with BIS and the product marked before it can be imported. 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.