Import duty on Diesel generating sets, output not exceeding 75 kVA (HS 85021100) from the UAE to India
HS 85021100 · UAE to India · ELECTRIC GENERATING SETS AND ROTARY CONVERTERS
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 | ₹1,00,000 | ₹0 |
| Social Welfare Surcharge | ₹10,000 | ₹0 |
| IGST | ₹1,99,800 | ₹1,80,000 |
| Total duty | ₹3,09,800 | ₹1,80,000 |
CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹1,29,800 . Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator.
What drives the rate
Importing diesel generating sets, output not exceeding 75 kva (HS 85021100) from the UAE to India attracts a standard MFN basic customs duty of 10%. 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 ₹3,09,800 at the MFN rate to ₹1,80,000 with CEPA — a saving of ₹1,29,800 per shipment. Small diesel gensets power construction sites, telecom towers, small industry and backup supply across India, so this is a high-volume capital-goods line. CEPA takes the 10% basic duty to zero, a direct saving on equipment where margins are thin. The heading-change-plus-40%-value rule is demanding for gensets, whose value concentrates in the engine and alternator — usually imported — so a UAE assembler must add substantial local content to qualify. Importers should also factor BIS and emission-norm compliance, which apply regardless of the duty route and often gate clearance more tightly than tariff. 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 85021100 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing diesel generating sets, output not exceeding 75 kva (HS 85021100) 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 diesel generating sets, output not exceeding 75 kva from the UAE to India?
- The standard MFN basic customs duty is 10%; 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 diesel generating sets, output not exceeding 75 kva?
- On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹3,09,800 (MFN) to ₹1,80,000 (CEPA) — about ₹1,29,800 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.
- What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on diesel generating sets, output not exceeding 75 kva?
- A valid preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO 2.0) proving UAE origin under the Rules of Origin. Without it, customs charges the 10% MFN rate.