Trade Analyst Insight
Exporting Gingerbread and the like sweet biscuits, waffles and wafers 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 0.9% under RoDTEP.
Compliance Checklist
- Commercial Invoice: Must state HS 19052000 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.