Import duty on Wireless speakers (HS 85182210) from the UAE to India
HS 85182210 · UAE to India · MICROPHONES AND STANDS THEREFOR LOUDSPEAKERS
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 wireless speakers (HS 85182210) from the UAE to India attracts a 20% MFN basic customs duty, and the India–UAE CEPA preferential rate is 0%. Wireless (Bluetooth) speakers are scheduled for full tariff elimination under CEPA — 0% basic customs duty versus the 20% MFN rate, with a valid Certificate of Origin. IGST at 18% still applies and is creditable for registered importers. The bigger hurdles are non-tariff: as wireless electronics they need BIS registration under the Compulsory Registration Scheme, a WPC Equipment Type Approval for the RF module, and fall under the E-Waste Rules — all independent of origin. MFN and IGST are from ICEGATE; the preferential rate follows India's CEPA schedule. Confirm the exact leaf, as wired and wireless audio classify to different 8-digit lines. 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 wireless speakers (HS 85182210) 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 ↗
- WPC (DoT) Equipment Type Approval (ETA) for the wireless/RF module source ↗
- CPCB EPR registration under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 source ↗
- BIS Most electrical goods are notified under the Compulsory Registration Order — the manufacturer must be registered with BIS and the product marked before it can be imported. 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 wireless speakers 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 wireless speakers?
- 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 wireless speakers?
- 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.