Import duty on ski-fastenings (ski-bindings) from Dubai (UAE) to India
HS 95061200 · Dubai / UAE → India · ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT FOR GENERAL PHYSICAL EXERCISE
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
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| Component | Standard (MFN) | CEPA |
|---|---|---|
| Basic customs duty | ₹2,00,000 | ₹0 |
| Social Welfare Surcharge | ₹20,000 | ₹0 |
| IGST | ₹2,19,600 | ₹1,80,000 |
| Total duty | ₹4,39,600 | ₹1,80,000 |
CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹2,59,600 . Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator. New to BCD, SWS and IGST? See the glossary.
What drives the rate
Importing ski-fastenings (ski-bindings) (HS 95061200) from the UAE to India attracts a 20% MFN basic customs duty, and the India–UAE CEPA preferential rate is 0%. Ski bindings are classified separately from the skis they mount to, and CEPA takes the basic duty to zero, with 18% IGST. The classification rule is worth knowing before the invoice is drawn: bindings shipped already fitted to skis are assessed as skis, while loose bindings, spares and replacement parts take this code, so keep them on separate invoice lines rather than describing a complete set. Origin is a heading change plus 40% value addition, and as with skis the UAE is a distribution point rather than a producer, so preference claims need evidencing rather than asserting. For a retailer the IGST is recoverable and the tariff saving is modest, so freight and warranty logistics usually dominate the landed cost. India's schedule (Annex 2A, modality TEI) took this line to zero in the agreement's first year, 2022, so the preference is fully phased in and nothing further changes. The preference is worth 22% of assessable value on every consignment — the 20-point basic-duty gap plus the 10% Social Welfare Surcharge that rides on it — so it scales with shipment size rather than with effort, and the Certificate of Origin costs the same either way. Social Welfare Surcharge adds 10% on the basic duty, not on the goods, and IGST of 18% then applies to the CIF + BCD + SWS total — IGST is recoverable as input tax credit, so the durable benefit is the basic duty alone. Confirm the live rate on ICEGATE before filing; ₹10,00,000 is only the worked example above.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing ski-fastenings (ski-bindings) (HS 95061200) 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 ski-fastenings (ski-bindings) from the UAE to India?
- The standard MFN basic customs duty is 20%; 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 ski-fastenings (ski-bindings)?
- On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹4,39,600 (MFN) to ₹1,80,000 (CEPA) — about ₹2,59,600 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.
- What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on ski-fastenings (ski-bindings)?
- A valid preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO 2.0) proving UAE origin under the Rules of Origin. Without it, customs charges the 20% MFN rate.