Import duty on Fuses for switches rated above 15 amps, high rupturing capacity (HS 85361020) from the UAE to India
HS 85361020 · UAE to India · ELECTRICAL APPARATUS FOR SWITCHING OR PROTECTING ELECTR
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 fuses for switches rated above 15 amps, high rupturing capacity (HS 85361020) 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. HRC fuses protect industrial and commercial distribution boards where fault currents are high, a technical component with steady demand from panel builders. CEPA removes the 10% basic duty. Qualification turns on the 40% value-content rule; fuse elements and ceramic bodies are usually imported, so UAE assembly alone may fall short. BIS and IEC-aligned certification apply and panel builders will demand test certificates regardless of the duty route. Keep the origin declaration and the type-test certificates in one pack — customs and the customer are asking different questions about the same consignment. 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 85361020 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing fuses for switches rated above 15 amps, high rupturing capacity (HS 85361020) 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 fuses for switches rated above 15 amps, high rupturing 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 fuses for switches rated above 15 amps, high rupturing 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 fuses for switches rated above 15 amps, high rupturing 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.