Import duty on Electric hand-held drills of all kinds (HS 84672100) from the UAE to India
HS 84672100 · UAE to India · TOOLS FOR WORKING IN THE HAND
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 | ₹75,000 | ₹0 |
| Social Welfare Surcharge | ₹7,500 | ₹0 |
| IGST | ₹1,94,850 | ₹1,80,000 |
| Total duty | ₹2,77,350 | ₹1,80,000 |
CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹97,350 . Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator. New to BCD, SWS and IGST? See the glossary.
What drives the rate
Importing electric hand-held drills of all kinds (HS 84672100) from the UAE to India attracts a 7.5% MFN basic customs duty, and the India–UAE CEPA preferential rate is 0%. Electric drills are the highest-volume power tool in the market, sold across professional trades, industry and retail DIY. CEPA removes the 7.5% basic duty. The 40% regional-value-content rule is difficult to satisfy for tools built from imported motors, gearboxes and mouldings, and most product routed through Dubai is Asian-made. BIS certification applies to power tools and gates clearance independently. Verify manufacture rather than shipment before relying on the preference, and factor BIS registration lead time into the launch plan for any new model. IGST of 18% is creditable, so the durable benefit is the basic-duty saving. Confirm the live rate on ICEGATE before filing.
Import compliance & clearances
Beyond duty, importing electric hand-held drills of all kinds (HS 84672100) 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 BIS certification before clearance under the applicable Quality Control Order — the overseas manufacturer must hold a licence under the BIS Conformity Assessment Scheme and mark the goods accordingly. 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 electric hand-held drills of all kinds from the UAE to India?
- The standard MFN basic customs duty is 7.5%; 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 electric hand-held drills of all kinds?
- On a CIF value of ₹10,00,000, total duty falls from ₹2,77,350 (MFN) to ₹1,80,000 (CEPA) — about ₹97,350 saved per shipment, scaling with consignment value.
- What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on electric hand-held drills of all kinds?
- A valid preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO 2.0) proving UAE origin under the Rules of Origin. Without it, customs charges the 7.5% MFN rate.