Trade Analyst Insight
Exporting NATURAL CORK, DEBACKED OR ROUGHLY
SQUARED, OR IN RECTANGULAR (INCLUDING
SQUARE) BLOCKS, PLATES, SHEETS OR STRIP
(INCLUDING SHARP-EDGED BLANKS FOR CORKS
OR STOPPERS) 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 45020000 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.