CECA · in force since 1 Aug 2005 · signed 29 Jun 2005
India's first comprehensive economic agreement, covering goods, services and investment. Singapore already applies zero customs duty on most goods, so the main value for Indian firms is services, investment and preferential origin; India cut tariffs on 81% of Singapore's exports.
Key points
India eliminated tariffs on 81% of Singapore's exports to India (Enterprise Singapore)
Covers services such as finance, engineering, logistics, construction, medical, R&D and computer services
Rules of origin
Wholly obtained, or at least 35% originating content with non-originating materials undergoing the required tariff classification change; product-specific rules in Annex 3A.
How to claim
Preferential Certificate of Origin under India–Singapore CECA; Indian exporters apply on DGFT's Trade Connect eCoO platform (www.trade.gov.in).