On 19 May 2022, the Dubai Customs Authority issued Policy No. 54/2022 on the implementation of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The CEPA has been in force since 1 May 2022.
The CEPA enables traders from both countries to avail preferential treatments and customs benefits related to the importation of various goods. The Department of Commerce or the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs of India, and the Ministry of Economy in the UAE, respectively, are responsible for the issuance of the certificate of origin for preferential treatment.
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