Does parts of elevators, conveyors and moving equipment qualify for India–UAE CEPA?

Yes, if it meets the Annex 3B Product-Specific Rule "CTH + VA 40% (CEPA Annex 3B Product-Specific Rule; tariff-shift AND value addition both required).": it must BOTH change tariff classification (CTH) AND add at least 40% regional value content — both conditions are required, not either/or.

What proof is needed at import?

A preferential Certificate of Origin filed through eCoO 2.0, presented at customs before clearance. Without it, the 7.5% MFN duty applies.

Parts of elevators, conveyors and moving equipment (HS 84313910) under India–UAE CEPA

HS 84313910 · PARTS SUITABLE FOR USE SOLELY OR PRINCIPALLY WITH THE M · Rules of Origin & preferential rate

Data last updated: 10 August 2026 · MFN duty & IGST verified against ICEGATE (Indian Customs EDI). Rules of Origin per CEPA Annex 3B. Verify your exact HS line before filing.

CEPA eligible: Yes
Value addition (RVC): 40%
Tariff-classification change: CTH
MFN → CEPA basic duty: 7.5% → 0%

Rule of Origin (CEPA Annex 3B, primary source): CTH + VA 40% (CEPA Annex 3B Product-Specific Rule; tariff-shift AND value addition both required).

Qualifying under the Rules of Origin

To claim the CEPA preference on parts of elevators, conveyors and moving equipment (HS 84313910), the goods must qualify as UAE-originating: the Product-Specific Rule (Annex 3B) is "CTH + VA 40% (CEPA Annex 3B Product-Specific Rule; tariff-shift AND value addition both required).": the goods must undergo a change of tariff heading (CTH) AND add at least 40% regional value content — both conditions, not either/or. Conveyor and materials-handling spares support warehousing, mining, ports and factory lines — a broad, high-frequency import. The 7.5%-to-zero CEPA cut helps distributors holding stock. Qualification under the heading-change-plus-40%-value rule requires genuine UAE manufacture; re-exported spares do not become UAE-origin by passing through a Jebel Ali warehouse. Because these lines ship frequently in small lots, the practical discipline is process: standing origin documentation from the manufacturer and a Certificate of Origin raised per consignment, rather than chasing paperwork after the goods land. A valid Certificate of Origin filed through the eCoO 2.0 system must accompany the shipment; without it, customs charges the 7.5% MFN rate instead of the preference.

Check your own figures in the Rules of Origin (RVC) qualifier.

Frequently asked questions

Does parts of elevators, conveyors and moving equipment qualify for India–UAE CEPA?: Yes, if it meets the Annex 3B Product-Specific Rule "CTH + VA 40% (CEPA Annex 3B Product-Specific Rule; tariff-shift AND value addition both required).": it must BOTH change tariff classification (CTH) AND add at least 40% regional value content — both conditions are required, not either/or.
What is the Rule of Origin for parts of elevators, conveyors and moving equipment?: Per CEPA Annex 3B: CTH + VA 40% (CEPA Annex 3B Product-Specific Rule; tariff-shift AND value addition both required).. RVC% = [(FOB − value of non-originating materials) / FOB] × 100 (FOB basis).
What proof is needed at import?: A preferential Certificate of Origin filed through eCoO 2.0, presented at customs before clearance. Without it, the 7.5% MFN duty applies.