Trade Analyst Insight
Exporting PANELS, BOARDS, TILES, BLOCKS AND SIMILAR
ARTICLES OF VEGETABLE FIBRE, OF STRAW OR OF
SHAVINGS, CHIPS, PARTICLES, SAWDUST OR
OTHER WASTE, OF WOOD, AGGLOMERATED WITH
CEMENT, PLASTER OR OTHER MINERAL BINDERS 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 68080000 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.