India–Japan CEPA
In Force 2011 | Japan
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Agreement Overview
Duty Savings Opportunity
- MFN vs FTA preferential rate — calculate per HS code for exact annual saving
- Rules of Origin compliance — CTSH, CTH, RVC, or PSR as applicable
- Certificate of Origin — correct form required for FTA preference claim
- Cumulation provisions — third-country inputs may qualify under accumulation rules
Priority Sectors
- Pharmaceuticals & APIs — generic drug preferential access
- Engineering Goods & Machinery — staging schedule duty elimination
- Textiles & Garments — yarn-forward or fabric-forward RoO compliance
- IT & Software Services — Mode 1 delivery and Mode 4 professional mobility
- Gems & Jewellery — polished diamonds, coloured stones, gold jewellery zero duty
Mandate Configurations
- Unilateral (Sell): Indian exporter uses FTA preference to access partner market
- Bilateral: Reciprocal India ↔ partner trade under FTA framework
- Trilateral: India → UAE CEPA → partner leveraging dual FTA
- Multilateral: Multi-country supply chain using FTA cumulation
AJG Commission-Only Policy
All 273 FTA mandates facilitated commission-only. No retainer. No upfront fee. Both principals active.
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| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Agreement Name | India–Japan CEPA |
| Status | In Force 2011 |
| Parties | Japan |
| Key Scope | 94% tariff lines. Auto components, engineering, Maruti-Suzuki supply chain. |
| AJG Application | Sell, buy, bilateral, trilateral, multilateral — commission-only |