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India-UAE CEPA

India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

Active FTA

In force since May 1, 2022

90% of Indian tariff lines at 0% duty from day one; remaining phased over 10 years

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Key Benefits for Indian Exporters

  • 0% duty on electronics, textiles, pharma, gems & jewellery
  • Reduced duty on processed foods and engineering goods
  • Services chapter — IT, finance, healthcare market access
  • Investment protection and dispute resolution provisions

Rules of Origin & Certificate of Origin

Rules of Origin

40% Domestic Value Addition (DVA) OR Change in Tariff Sub-Heading (CTSH)

Certificate of Origin

Certificate of Origin Form CEPA-1

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

How to Claim FTA Benefits — Step by Step

  1. 1Obtain Certificate of Origin (CEPA-1) from EIC or authorised agency (fee ₹500–2,000)
  2. 2Declare FTA preference in Shipping Bill on ICEGATE — select scheme "CEPA"
  3. 3Ensure product meets 40% DVA or CTSH rule of origin
  4. 4Buyer submits CEPA-1 COO to UAE Federal Customs Authority at point of entry

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