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India-EU FTA

India-European Union Free Trade, Investment and GI Agreement

Active FTA

In force since 2025

Comprehensive agreement covering goods, services and investment with all 27 EU member states

Key Benefits for Indian Exporters

  • EU is India's largest trading partner — €120B+ bilateral trade
  • Duty elimination on textiles, leather, pharma, gems, chemicals
  • Services and investment chapter with market access commitments
  • GI protections for Indian products (Basmati, Darjeeling tea, Alphonso mangoes)

Rules of Origin & Certificate of Origin

Rules of Origin

Product-specific rules — typically 40–45% value addition or CTSH

Certificate of Origin

Certificate of Origin (India-EU FTA format)

Issued by: Export Inspection Council (EIC), FIEO, DGFT authorised agencies

How to Claim FTA Benefits — Step by Step

  1. 1Obtain India-EU FTA Certificate of Origin from EIC or FIEO
  2. 2Declare FTA preference in Shipping Bill on ICEGATE
  3. 3Ensure product meets chapter-specific rules of origin
  4. 4EU importer presents COO to customs at the member state port of entry

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