Trade Analyst Insight
Exporting Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), anchovies
(Engraulis spp.), sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops
spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus
sprattus), mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber
australasicus, Scomber japonicus), Indian mackerels
(Rastrelliger spp.), seerfishes (Scomberomorus spp.), jack
and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), jacks, crevalles
(Caranx spp.), cobia (Rachycentron canadum), silver
pomfrets (Pampus spp.), Pacific saury (Cololabis saira),
scads (Decapterus spp.), capelin (Mallotus villosus), Sword
fish (Xiphias gladius), Kawakawa (Euthynnus affinis),
bonitos (Sarda spp.), marlins, sailfishes, spearfish
(Istiophoridae) 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 2.5% under RoDTEP.
Compliance Checklist
- Commercial Invoice: Must state HS 03055400 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.