Preferential Trade Agreement

APTA Registration

Preferential trade benefits under the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement — reduced tariffs, expanded market access, and a competitive edge across member countries.

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Access reduced tariffs across Asia-Pacific

APTA Certificate of Origin enables your buyers to import at preferential duty rates — making your exports more competitive.

How We Help

Our APTA Services

APTA helps exporters access reduced tariffs in member countries like China, South Korea, and Sri Lanka. We manage the entire process from eligibility to Certificate of Origin issuance.

Product eligibility review & HS code verification
Certificate of Origin (CoO) issuance
Application filing & DGFT approval
Tariff concession rate mapping
Documentation preparation & compliance check
Follow-up till approval confirmation

Member Nations

APTA Member Countries

🇮🇳India
🇨🇳China
🇰🇷South Korea
🇱🇰Sri Lanka
🇧🇩Bangladesh
🇲🇳Mongolia

Certificate issued within 7-10 working days

Trade Advantages

Benefits of APTA Registration

Reduced import tariffs in member countries
Preferential market access for eligible products
Competitive edge over non-APTA exporters
Expanded trade opportunities across Asia-Pacific
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A valid APTA Certificate of Origin is required at the destination port to claim preferential tariff rates.

Checklist

Documents Required

1
IEC & GST Registration Certificate
2
PAN Card of business / entity
3
Commercial invoice of export shipment
4
Packing list & bill of lading
5
HS code details of export products
6
DGFT login credentials

How It Works

APTA Registration Process

01

Product Eligibility

We verify your export product's HS code against APTA's schedule of concessions.

02

Rate Mapping

Applicable tariff concession rates mapped for the destination member country.

03

Document Preparation

All required documents compiled and validated for Certificate of Origin filing.

04

CoO Application

Certificate of Origin application filed with the designated issuing authority.

05

DGFT Approval

Application processed and approved through DGFT portal as per APTA norms.

06

Certificate Issuance

APTA Certificate of Origin issued — present at destination for tariff benefits.

Our Edge

Why Choose ND Global?

APTA Trade Expertise

Deep knowledge of APTA schedules, eligible products, and member country tariff rates.

Accurate CoO Filing

Correct HS code mapping and documentation to ensure CoO is accepted at destination.

Zero Rejections

Thorough eligibility check before filing — no wasted time on ineligible products.

End-to-End Support

From eligibility review to certificate issuance — complete APTA registration management.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Expand Your Export Markets

Access Preferential Tariffs Across Asia-Pacific

Get your APTA Certificate of Origin and expand exports with reduced tariff benefits across member countries.

Apply for APTA

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