Import duty on Liquid-dielectric power transformers (capacity up to 650 kVA) (HS 85042100) from the UAE to India
HS 85042100 · UAE to India · ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMERS
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 liquid-dielectric power transformers (capacity up to 650 kva) (HS 85042100) 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. Distribution transformers underpin grid and industrial electrification, and India's transmission build-out sustains steady imports. CEPA removes the 10% basic duty, a meaningful cut on heavy, high-value equipment. Transformers are copper- and core-steel-intensive, so the 40% regional-value-content rule turns on where those materials are worked — a UAE winding operation using imported core steel may still fall short. Importers should also plan for BIS and CEA technical compliance, mandatory for grid-connected equipment and independent of the tariff. Verify the origin calculation and the standards route together before committing to the CEPA rate. 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 85042100 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing liquid-dielectric power transformers (capacity up to 650 kva) (HS 85042100) 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 liquid-dielectric power transformers (capacity up to 650 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 liquid-dielectric power transformers (capacity up to 650 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 liquid-dielectric power transformers (capacity up to 650 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.