Import duty on Refrigerators (compression-type) (HS 84182100) from the UAE to India
HS 84182100 · UAE to India · REFRIGERATORS
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 | ₹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.
What drives the rate
Importing refrigerators (compression-type) (HS 84182100) from the UAE to India attracts a standard MFN basic customs duty of 20%. 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 ₹4,39,600 at the MFN rate to ₹1,80,000 with CEPA — a saving of ₹2,59,600 per shipment. Compression-type refrigerators are scheduled for full tariff elimination under CEPA — the 20% MFN basic customs duty falls to 0% with a valid Certificate of Origin, a genuine saving on a high-value appliance. IGST at 18% still applies and is creditable for registered importers. The catch is non-tariff: refrigerators need mandatory BIS (ISI) certification and BEE energy-labelling before they can be sold in India, and these apply whatever the origin — factor the certification lead time into sourcing. MFN and IGST are from ICEGATE; the preferential rate follows India's CEPA schedule. Verify the exact leaf, as some refrigerator sub-headings phase differently. 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 84182100 on ICEGATE or CBIC before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing refrigerators (compression-type) (HS 84182100) 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 ↗
- BIS Mandatory ISI certification — frost-free/direct-cool refrigerators are under a BIS QCO source ↗
- BEE Mandatory Standards & Labelling (star rating) under the Energy Conservation Act source ↗
- CPCB EPR registration under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 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 refrigerators (compression-type) 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 refrigerators (compression-type)?
- 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 refrigerators (compression-type)?
- 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.