Does ballasts for compact fluorescent lamps qualify for India–UAE CEPA?

No — this line is currently excluded from India's CEPA tariff offer, so the preferential rate does not apply regardless of origin.

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.

Ballasts for compact fluorescent lamps (HS 85041020) under India–UAE CEPA

HS 85041020 · ELECTRICAL TRANSFORMERS · Rules of Origin & preferential rate

Data last updated: 20 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.

No CEPA benefit

This line is excluded from India's India–UAE CEPA tariff offer, so the 7.5% MFN basic customs duty applies regardless of origin. The goods are normally importable — there is simply no preferential rate to claim.

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

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

Ballasts for compact fluorescent lamps (HS 85041020) is currently excluded from India's India–UAE CEPA tariff offer, so no preferential rate applies regardless of origin. For reference, the Product-Specific Rule for this line is "CTH + VA 40% (CEPA Annex 3B Product-Specific Rule; tariff-shift AND value addition both required).". CFL ballasts and electronic control gear sit at a 7.5% MFN duty with no CEPA reduction. The 18% IGST is creditable. Like conventional ballasts these need BIS certification, and like them the category is being displaced by integrated LED drivers. For importers the honest read is that no preferential route exists and the segment is contracting — which makes this page useful mainly to confirm the rate and the certification requirement rather than to support a new sourcing programme. Because the line is excluded, customs charges the 7.5% MFN rate. Confirm eligibility against India's CEPA tariff schedule before assuming any benefit.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does ballasts for compact fluorescent lamps qualify for India–UAE CEPA?: No — this line is currently excluded from India's CEPA tariff offer, so the preferential rate does not apply regardless of origin.
What is the Rule of Origin for ballasts for compact fluorescent lamps?: 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.