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India-Japan CEPA.

India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

India-Japan CEPA — one of India's most comprehensive FTAs. Covers goods, services, investment and IPR. Japan-India trade growing rapidly in automotive, engineering, pharmaceuticals, IT services.

India + JapanParties

In ForceStatus

1 August 2011In force

16 February 2011Signed

Coverage

What this agreement covers.

Tariff Coverage

94% tariff lines covered. Most industrial goods 0% by Year 10. Services chapter covers IT and business services.

Services Chapter

IT, professional services, financial services — Mode 1–4

Investment Chapter

Market access + FET + MFN + expropriation protection

Rules of Origin

Bilateral cumulation · Substantial transformation · REX self-certification

GI Protection

Reciprocal GI chapter — Indian GIs protected in partner market

Risk framework

FTA compliance risks.

Risk	Assessment	Mitigation
Rules of Origin non-compliance	Indian exporter claims FTA rate without meeting RoO — importers face post-import audit and duty recovery	Obtain EUR.1/REX certification; conduct value-added analysis before claiming FTA preference
Tariff staging confusion	Preferential rate applied incorrectly for multi-year staging schedule	Verify current-year rate from official FTA tariff schedule. Not all goods are 0% from Day 1.

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Frequently asked

FAQ · India-Japan CEPA.

How do Indian exporters claim the preferential tariff under this FTA?

Indian exporters must hold REX (Registered Exporter) self-certification or obtain EUR.1 Movement Certificate via customs. The goods must meet Rules of Origin (substantial transformation or specific PSR). Present preference certificate at partner country customs.

Which Indian verticals benefit most from this FTA?

See Top Verticals above. Pharmaceuticals, engineering goods, and textiles typically benefit most from duty elimination.

Does this FTA cover services?

Yes — the services chapter covers IT services (Mode 1/3), professional services, financial services, and some Mode 4 (temporary movement of persons) commitments.

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