Import duty on Vacuum cleaners with self-contained motor, up to 1,500 W and 20 L capacity (HS 85081100) from the UAE to India
HS 85081100 · UAE to India · VACUUM CLEANERS
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 vacuum cleaners with self-contained motor, up to 1,500 w and 20 l capacity (HS 85081100) 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. Household vacuum cleaners are a fast-growing consumer-durables line as Indian appliance penetration rises, and the UAE is a common re-export and sourcing point. CEPA removes the 10% basic duty, a clear shelf-price advantage in a price-sensitive category. Because the value sits in an imported motor and moulded body, the heading-change-plus-40%-value rule is hard to satisfy through assembly alone. Add mandatory BEE energy-labelling and BIS safety compliance, which apply to the appliance regardless of the duty route. Confirm the assembler's value content and the certification status before relying on the preferential 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 85081100 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing vacuum cleaners with self-contained motor, up to 1,500 w and 20 l capacity (HS 85081100) 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 vacuum cleaners with self-contained motor, up to 1,500 w and 20 l capacity 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 vacuum cleaners with self-contained motor, up to 1,500 w and 20 l capacity?
- 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 vacuum cleaners with self-contained motor, up to 1,500 w and 20 l capacity?
- 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.