The customs department has been witnessing several instances where goods originating from non-FTA countries—such as ...

The amendment, effective from March 18, modifies key rules governing the determination of the country of origin of imported ...

According to the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), a New Delhi based research group, the new requirements could ...

Customs rule amendments may hinder concessional imports under FTAs, increasing compliance costs, according to GTRI.

The Certificate of Origin serves as a fundamental trade document, particularly for exports to nations with which India has established trade agreements. It plays a vital role at importing ...

1. (1) These rules may be called the Customs (Administration of Rules of Origin under Trade Agreements) Amendment Rules, 2025. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the ...

The number of issued certificates of origin also saw a "significant" rise of 25.4 per cent, with a total of 2,219 certificates issued, compared with 1,770 in January 2024, according to statistical ...

New customs rules tightening checks on goods imported under FTAs could increase compliance costs and make it harder for ...