In Force 2006 | SAARC 8 Nations
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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 | SAFTA — South Asian Free Trade Area |
| Status | In Force 2006 |
| Parties | SAARC 8 Nations |
| Key Scope | Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan. Textiles, pharma, agro. |
| AJG Application | Sell, buy, bilateral, trilateral, multilateral — commission-only |