Import duty on Safety seat belts for motor vehicles (HS 87082100) from the UAE to India
HS 87082100 · UAE to India · PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF THE MOTOR VEHICLES OF HEADINGS
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 | ₹1,50,000 | ₹50,000 |
| Social Welfare Surcharge | ₹15,000 | ₹5,000 |
| IGST | ₹2,09,700 | ₹1,89,900 |
| Total duty | ₹3,74,700 | ₹2,44,900 |
CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹1,29,800 . Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator.
What drives the rate
Importing safety seat belts for motor vehicles (HS 87082100) from the UAE to India attracts a standard MFN basic customs duty of 15%. Under the India–UAE CEPA the preferential basic customs duty is 5%. On a sample assessable value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹3,74,700 at the MFN rate to ₹2,44,900 with CEPA — a saving of ₹1,29,800 per shipment. Seat belts are a safety-critical, high-volume automotive component for both OEM lines and the replacement market, and India's vehicle output sustains strong demand. The line is mid-CEPA-path at a 5% preferential basic duty, cut from 15% MFN and easing further. Beyond tariff, seat belts carry mandatory AIS safety-standard certification that gates clearance independently. The 45% value-content rule tests where webbing, retractors and buckles are actually made, so a UAE origin claim needs genuine assembly. Reconcile the origin declaration with the Certificate of Origin and confirm the current preferential rate on the schedule. 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 87082100 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing safety seat belts for motor vehicles (HS 87082100) 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 safety seat belts for motor vehicles from the UAE to India?
- The standard MFN basic customs duty is 15%; under India–UAE CEPA the preferential rate is 5%. SWS adds 10% on the basic duty and 18% IGST applies on the CIF + BCD + SWS base.
- How much can CEPA save on safety seat belts for motor vehicles?
- On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹3,74,700 (MFN) to ₹2,44,900 (CEPA) — about ₹1,29,800 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.
- What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on safety seat belts for motor vehicles?
- A valid preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO 2.0) proving UAE origin under the Rules of Origin. Without it, customs charges the 15% MFN rate.