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Exporting to Japan

Preferential access

India–Japan CEPA is in force with Japan. If your product meets the rules of origin, your buyer can pay a lower duty, or none, when you send a preferential certificate of origin.

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In force

India–Japan CEPA

CEPA · in force since 1 Aug 2011

In force

Japan removed almost all tariffs on industrial products when the agreement took effect in 2011, and about 97% of tariffs (trade-value basis) were to be removed within 10 years. Indian exporters need a CEPA certificate of origin to claim the preferential rate.

  • Japan eliminated almost all tariffs on industrial products on entry into force
  • About 97% of tariffs to be removed within 10 years on a trade-value basis (Embassy of Japan)
Rules of origin
Product-specific rules set out in the agreement's rules-of-origin chapter. Check the rule for your HS heading before you claim the preference.
How to claim
Certificate of Origin under the India–Japan CEPA; Indian exporters apply on DGFT's Trade Connect eCoO platform (www.trade.gov.in).

Sources · checked 30 Sep 2026: Embassy of Japan in India – Entry into force of the Japan-India CEPA

Make the document checklist for this shipment Every document for exporting to Japan, from IEC to the certificate of origin and what Japan's customs will ask for.

Agreement texts and tariffs change. Before you ship, confirm the duty and the origin rule for your exact tariff line with your customs broker or the agreement's official text. Last checked 30 Sep 2026.