Import duty on Laptops and portable computers (HS 84713010) from the UAE to India
HS 84713010 · UAE to India · Engineering goods
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 | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Social Welfare Surcharge | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| IGST | ₹1,80,000 | ₹1,80,000 |
| Total duty | ₹1,80,000 | ₹1,80,000 |
CEPA duty saving on this example: ₹0 (no basic-duty benefit at these rates). Run your own numbers in the import-duty estimator. New to BCD, SWS and IGST? See the glossary.
What drives the rate
Importing laptops and portable computers (HS 84713010) from the UAE to India attracts a 0% MFN basic customs duty, and the India–UAE CEPA preferential rate is 0%. Laptops already carry a 0% MFN basic customs duty under the ITA, so CEPA adds no duty saving here — the only import cost is the 18% IGST, which a registered importer recovers anyway. MFN and IGST are from ICEGATE; the CEPA preferential rate follows the agreement — verify before filing. 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 laptops and portable computers (HS 84713010) 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 Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS) registration required before import 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 laptops and portable computers from the UAE to India?
- The standard MFN basic customs duty is 0%; 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 laptops and portable computers?
- At current rates there is no basic-duty saving on this line under CEPA, so the landed duty is the same as the MFN route.
- What do I need to claim the CEPA rate on laptops and portable computers?
- A valid preferential Certificate of Origin (eCoO 2.0) proving UAE origin under the Rules of Origin. Without it, customs charges the 0% MFN rate.