🇮🇳 India → South Korea

India-Korea CEPA

India-Republic of Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

Active FTA

In force since January 1, 2010

85% of tariff lines eliminated; fully phased by 2018. Covers goods, services, investment.

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Key Benefits for Indian Exporters

  • 0% duty on pharma, chemicals, textiles, leather goods
  • Reduced duty on auto parts and machinery
  • Strong IT and software services provisions
  • Investment chapter with ISDS dispute mechanism

Rules of Origin & Certificate of Origin

Rules of Origin

Change in Tariff Sub-Heading (CTSH) + 35% local content

Certificate of Origin

Certificate of Origin (CEPA format)

Issued by: Export Inspection Council (EIC), FIEO, APEDA (for agri products)

How to Claim FTA Benefits — Step by Step

  1. 1Obtain Certificate of Origin from EIC or FIEO
  2. 2File Shipping Bill with CEPA preference declared on ICEGATE
  3. 3Product must meet CTSH + 35% local value addition
  4. 4Korean importer files preferential tariff claim with Korea Customs Service

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