Trade Analyst Insight
Exporting SUGARS, CHEMICALLY PURE, OTHER THAN
SUCROSE, LACTOSE, MALTOSE, GLUCOSE AND
FRUCTOSE; SUGAR ETHERS, SUGAR ACETALS AND
SUGAR ESTERS AND THEIR SALTS, OTHER THAN
PRODUCTS OF HEADINGS 2937, 2938 OR 2939 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 0.7% under RoDTEP.
Compliance Checklist
- Commercial Invoice: Must state HS 29400000 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.