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India-Australia ECTA

India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement

Active FTA

In force since December 29, 2022

85% of Indian exports get duty-free access immediately; 96% within 5 years

Key Benefits for Indian Exporters

  • 0% duty on textiles, leather, gems & jewellery from day one
  • 0% duty on pharma, chemicals, engineering goods
  • Critical minerals and wine reciprocal access
  • Fastest bilateral FTA concluded by India

Rules of Origin & Certificate of Origin

Rules of Origin

30–40% Qualifying Value Content (QVC) or Change in Tariff Heading (CTH)

Certificate of Origin

Certificate of Origin (ECTA format)

Issued by: Export Inspection Council (EIC), FIEO, Commodity Boards

How to Claim FTA Benefits — Step by Step

  1. 1Obtain ECTA Certificate of Origin from EIC or FIEO
  2. 2Declare ECTA preference in Shipping Bill
  3. 3Ensure 30–40% QVC or CTH rules of origin are met
  4. 4Australian importer files preferential entry with Australian Border Force

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