Import duty on Mopeds with reciprocating internal combustion engine (HS 87111010) from the UAE to India
HS 87111010 · UAE to India · MOTORCYCLES
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 | ₹7,00,000 | ₹0 |
| Social Welfare Surcharge | ₹70,000 | ₹0 |
| IGST | ₹7,08,000 | ₹4,00,000 |
| Total duty | ₹14,78,000 | ₹4,00,000 |
CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹10,78,000 . Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator.
What drives the rate
Importing mopeds with reciprocating internal combustion engine (HS 87111010) from the UAE to India attracts a standard MFN basic customs duty of 70%. 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 ₹14,78,000 at the MFN rate to ₹4,00,000 with CEPA — a saving of ₹10,78,000 per shipment. Mopeds face India's protective 70% MFN duty on complete two-wheelers, which CEPA removes entirely for qualifying UAE-origin units — on paper one of the largest preferences in the whole schedule. In practice the 45% regional-value-content rule is extremely hard to satisfy, because the UAE has no two-wheeler manufacturing base of scale; units routed through Dubai are almost always Asian-made. Combined with a 40% IGST, the stakes on a rejected claim are severe. Treat this preference as available only against genuine UAE manufacture, evidenced in detail. Social Welfare Surcharge adds 10% on the basic duty and 40% 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 87111010 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing mopeds with reciprocating internal combustion engine (HS 87111010) 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 mopeds with reciprocating internal combustion engine from the UAE to India?
- The standard MFN basic customs duty is 70%; under India–UAE CEPA the preferential rate is 0%. SWS adds 10% on the basic duty and 40% IGST applies on the CIF + BCD + SWS base.
- How much can CEPA save on mopeds with reciprocating internal combustion engine?
- On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹14,78,000 (MFN) to ₹4,00,000 (CEPA) — about ₹10,78,000 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.
- What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on mopeds with reciprocating internal combustion engine?
- A valid preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO 2.0) proving UAE origin under the Rules of Origin. Without it, customs charges the 70% MFN rate.