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In force
India–Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (ISFTA)
FTA · in force since 1 Mar 2000 · signed 28 Dec 1998
Most Indian goods enter Sri Lanka duty-free under the FTA, except Sri Lanka's negative list of about 1,180 items (parts of agriculture, rubber, paper, steel and machinery). Talks on a broader Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) have been held over 14 rounds.
Key points
Sri Lanka gave zero duty on 1,208 lines at the outset and phased out duty on a further 2,724 lines by November 2008
Sri Lanka's negative list: about 1,180 items; India's: 429 items
ETCA negotiations: 14 rounds held (as of March 2026)
Rules of origin
Minimum 35% domestic value addition on FOB value, with a change in tariff heading (4-digit).
How to claim
ISFTA Certificate of Origin issued by authorised Indian agencies; apply on DGFT's Trade Connect eCoO platform (www.trade.gov.in).