Understanding India's Free Trade Agreements: Duty Benefits for Importers & Exporters
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Statura Team
India has Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with many countries and blocs — Korea, Japan, ASEAN, UAE, Australia, and more. These agreements reduce or eliminate customs duty on qualifying goods.
How FTAs Work
Goods that meet an FTA's rules of origin attract a preferential (lower) duty instead of the standard rate — a direct saving on landed cost.
Certificate of Origin Is Key
To claim the benefit you must present a valid Certificate of Origin proving the goods originate in the partner country. Without it, standard duty applies.
How to Claim
- Check whether your product's HS code is covered.
- Obtain the Certificate of Origin from the exporter's authority.
- Declare the preferential rate on the Bill of Entry.
Statura checks FTA eligibility and manages customs clearance to secure the lowest lawful duty for importers.
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