Import duty on Fuse gear (fuse bases, carriers and holders) (HS 85361050) from the UAE to India
HS 85361050 · 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 fuse gear (fuse bases, carriers and holders) (HS 85361050) 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. Fuse gear — bases, carriers and holders — accompanies the fuse trade into panel building and electrical contracting. CEPA removes the 10% basic duty. The 40% regional-value-content rule applies to the moulded and metal assembly, and genuine UAE manufacture is required; regional distribution is not origin. Because fuse gear typically ships alongside fuses and switchgear on mixed invoices, the practical risk is a blanket CEPA claim across items with different origin status. Split the claim by line, and support each with the manufacturer's declaration before filing the Certificate of Origin. 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 85361050 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing fuse gear (fuse bases, carriers and holders) (HS 85361050) 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 fuse gear (fuse bases, carriers and holders) 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 fuse gear (fuse bases, carriers and holders)?
- 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 fuse gear (fuse bases, carriers and holders)?
- 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.