Import duty on Saddles for motorcycles (HS 87141010) from the UAE to India
HS 87141010 · UAE to India · PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF VEHICLES OF HEADINGS 8711 TO 8
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 saddles for motorcycles (HS 87141010) 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. Motorcycle saddles supply both the OEM chain and a very large Indian replacement market. This line is mid-CEPA-path at a 5% preferential basic duty against 15% MFN. The 45% value-content rule applies, and saddles assembled from imported foam, covers and pans in the UAE may not reach the threshold. Unlike complete vehicles, parts avoid homologation, which makes the tariff position the main variable. Confirm the current-year preferential rate on the schedule, obtain the supplier's origin declaration, and file the Certificate of Origin per 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 87141010 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing saddles for motorcycles (HS 87141010) 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 saddles for motorcycles 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 saddles for motorcycles?
- 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 saddles for motorcycles?
- 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.