SAPTA Registration
SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement — claim tariff concessions on eligible exports to SAARC nations with a valid Certificate of Origin and Rules of Origin compliance.
SAPTA or SAFTA — we find which gives your buyer the best duty saving
Both agreements operate alongside each other. We compare available concessions and file under whichever delivers maximum benefit for your specific product and destination.
How We Help
Our SAPTA Services
SAPTA concessions are product-specific and destination-specific — eligibility must be verified before every shipment. We handle the full process from concession list check to CoO issuance and buyer-side claim support.
Comparison
SAPTA vs SAFTA
CoO issued within 7–10 working days of complete document submission
Eligible Sectors
Products Covered Under SAPTA
Agriculture & Food
Rice, wheat, spices, processed food, tea, edible oils
Textiles & Garments
Fabrics, yarn, readymade garments, home textiles
Chemicals
Basic chemicals, dyes, pharmaceuticals, plastics
Machinery & Equipment
Industrial machinery, tools, electrical equipment
Leather & Footwear
Finished leather, footwear, leather goods
Other Manufactured
Ceramics, glassware, paper products, rubber goods
Concessions are product and destination specific — verify your HS code against the SAPTA concession list before every shipment.
Checklist
Documents Required
How It Works
SAPTA CoO Process
Product Check
We verify if your product appears on the SAPTA concession list for the destination SAARC country and confirm the applicable tariff margin.
Agreement Comparison
SAPTA concessions compared with SAFTA and bilateral FTAs — we recommend the agreement giving maximum duty benefit for your product.
RoO Verification
Rules of Origin criteria verified — ensuring your product's manufacturing process qualifies for concessional origin status.
CoO Preparation
Certificate of Origin application prepared with all required documents — invoice, packing list, manufacturing details and cost sheet.
Filing & Issuance
CoO application filed with designated EPC or DGFT office — certificate issued and authenticated for shipment.
Buyer Claim Support
We guide your SAARC buyer on submitting the CoO at customs to claim the SAPTA tariff concession successfully.
Our Edge
Why Choose ND Global?
SAPTA vs SAFTA
We compare both agreements for your product and recommend the one delivering the highest duty saving.
All SAARC Markets
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, Maldives — SAPTA CoO handled for every eligible destination.
RoO Compliance
Thorough Rules of Origin verification before CoO issuance — no rejected claims at buyer's customs.
End-to-End Support
From concession list check to buyer-side claim guidance — complete SAPTA benefit cycle managed.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Tariff Concessions — SAARC Region
Register for SAPTA Today
Concession list check, Rules of Origin verification, CoO issuance & buyer-side claim support — complete SAPTA benefit cycle managed.
Free concession check · All SAARC destinations