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India-UAE CEPA Certificate of Origin: Exporter Guide

Unlocking lower UAE duties for Indian exports.
23 September 2026 by
India-UAE CEPA Certificate of Origin: Exporter Guide
Gaurav Kumar
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The short answer

Under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, Indian exports that meet the rules of origin can enter the UAE at preferential duty rates. Exporters apply for a preferential certificate of origin through the DGFT's common digital platform, declaring the product's origin criteria, and present it to UAE customs.

AgreementIndia-UAE CEPA
PlatformDGFT common digital platform
Key testRules of origin

Rules of origin

Products must be wholly obtained in India or meet value addition and tariff shift criteria specified for the product.

Process

  1. Register on the DGFT platform.
  2. Apply for preferential certificate of origin.
  3. Upload invoice and cost details.
  4. Issuing agency verification.
  5. e-Certificate issued.

Benefits

Reduced or zero duty on eligible products, improving price competitiveness.

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Record keeping

Keep origin documents for verification requests.

Frequently asked questions

Is a non-preferential certificate enough?

No, preferential duty needs the CEPA-specific certificate.

Which agencies issue it?

Designated agencies through the DGFT platform.

How long does it take?

Often quick online, once documents are verified.

Can traders get it?

Yes, if goods meet origin criteria and documents support it.

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