Import duty on Diesel generating sets, output 375 to 1,000 kVA (HS 85021310) from the UAE to India
HS 85021310 · 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 375 to 1,000 kva (HS 85021310) 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. Large gensets back up data centres, industrial plants and infrastructure, and single units carry substantial value — so the 7.5% basic-duty removal under CEPA translates into real per-shipment savings. The catch is origin: at this scale almost all the value is in the engine and alternator, and meeting 40% UAE regional value content is genuinely difficult unless major sub-assembly happens locally. Do not assume the preference; obtain the manufacturer's origin calculation in writing. Certification, emission norms and factory-acceptance testing run in parallel and often drive the timeline more than the duty position. 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 85021310 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing diesel generating sets, output 375 to 1,000 kva (HS 85021310) 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 375 to 1,000 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 375 to 1,000 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 375 to 1,000 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.