Import duty on Diesel generating sets, output 75 to 375 kVA (HS 85021200) from the UAE to India
HS 85021200 · 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 | ₹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 diesel generating sets, output 75 to 375 kva (HS 85021200) 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. Mid-range gensets serve factories, hospitals, data centres and commercial buildings, and India's unreliable grid keeps replacement and backup demand high. The 7.5% basic duty falls to zero under CEPA, worthwhile on units that run into lakhs of rupees each. Origin qualification is the sticking point: the 40% value-content rule is hard to meet when the prime mover and alternator are sourced outside the UAE. Buyers should confirm the assembler's value breakdown before relying on the preference, and remember emission and BIS requirements clear on a separate track from the tariff 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 85021200 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing diesel generating sets, output 75 to 375 kva (HS 85021200) 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 75 to 375 kva 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 diesel generating sets, output 75 to 375 kva?
- 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 diesel generating sets, output 75 to 375 kva?
- 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.