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Preferential Certificate of Origin for India NZ FTA goes online
DGFT trade notice dated 13.11.2026 covers electronic filing and issuance of preferential Certificate of Origin under the India New Zealand FTA with effect from October 20, 2026. Exporters to New Zealand must use the electronic route for CoO.
Summary by TaxSavvy. Read the official notice.
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- Facts
- DGFT has issued a trade notice on electronic filing and issuance of preferential Certificate of Origin under the India New Zealand Free Trade Agreement with effect from October 20, 2026.
- Provisions and law
- DGFT Trade Notice dated 13.11.2026 regarding preferential CoO under the India New Zealand FTA.
- Analysis
- Exporters shipping to New Zealand under the FTA will apply for and receive the preferential CoO electronically instead of through manual channels.
- Conclusion
- If you export to New Zealand, shift your Certificate of Origin applications to the electronic system from the stated date.
What to do
- InformationCheck that your IEC and exporter details on the DGFT CoO platform are active and correct.
- DiscussionConfirm with your buyer and freight partner that the electronic preferential CoO will be accepted for India NZ FTA shipments.
- FormsFile the preferential CoO application electronically for New Zealand bound consignments.
- DeliverablesKeep the electronically issued CoO with your export documents for each shipment.
Steps follow IDFD: Information, Discussion, Forms, Deliverables.
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