Import duty on Stepper motors (output not exceeding 37.5 W) (HS 85011012) from the UAE to India
HS 85011012 · 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 stepper motors (output not exceeding 37.5 w) (HS 85011012) 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. Stepper motors are the precision workhorses of printers, CNC tools, robotics and automation, and India's factory-automation demand keeps imports strong. The full 15%-to-zero basic-duty cut is a genuine landed-cost advantage for machine builders. Qualification hinges on the heading-change-plus-40%-value rule, and steppers are component-heavy, so a UAE origin claim needs credible local assembly and sourcing evidence. Treat the Certificate of Origin as conditional, not automatic — customs increasingly audits value-content claims on electronics, and a rejected claim reinstates the 15% MFN duty with interest. 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 85011012 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing stepper motors (output not exceeding 37.5 w) (HS 85011012) 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 stepper 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 stepper 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 stepper 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.