Trade Analyst Insight
Exporting DATE, SEALING OR NUMBERING STAMPS, AND THE
LIKE (INCLUDING DEVICES FOR PRINTING OR
EMBOSSING LABELS), DESIGNED FOR OPERATING
IN THE HAND; HAND-OPERATED COMPOSING
STICKS AND HAND PRINTING SETS
INCORPORATING SUCH COMPOSING STICKS allows for significant margin optimization. The India-UAE CEPA agreement reduces the import duty from 5.0% to 0.0%, offering a direct 5.0% cost saving. Additionally, exporters can claim 0.5% under RoDTEP.
Compliance Checklist
- Commercial Invoice: Must state HS 96110000 and Origin "India".
- Certificate of Origin: Required to claim the 0.0% duty rate. Apply via DGFT.
- Packing List: Net & Gross weight must match BL.