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India-Sri Lanka FTA

India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISFTA)

Active FTA

In force since March 1, 2000

India's first bilateral FTA — covers most manufactured goods with zero or reduced duties. 4,500+ Indian tariff lines at 0% duty.

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Key Benefits for Indian Exporters

  • 0% duty on most manufactured goods exported from India
  • Textiles, garments, pharma, machinery, chemicals all covered
  • Negative list is small — mainly sensitive agricultural products
  • India's oldest bilateral FTA — well-established procedures

Rules of Origin & Certificate of Origin

Rules of Origin

25–35% domestic value addition; Change in Tariff Heading for some products

Certificate of Origin

Certificate of Origin (Form I)

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

How to Claim FTA Benefits — Step by Step

  1. 1Obtain Form I Certificate of Origin from EIC, FIEO or commodity boards
  2. 2Declare ISFTA preference in Shipping Bill on ICEGATE
  3. 3Product must meet 25–35% DVA or CTH rule of origin
  4. 4Sri Lanka Customs verifies Form I COO at point of entry

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