India is part of the South Asian Preferential Trade Arrangement (SAPTA), an agreement among SAARC nations to promote intra-regional trade through tariff concessions. To enjoy these concessions, Indian exporters need a SAPTA Registration certificate issued by competent authorities. This certificate enables exporters to trade goods at preferential duty rates within SAARC countries such as Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Liquetax helps exporters obtain SAPTA certificates seamlessly, ensuring compliance and maximizing benefits under the scheme.

SAPTA Registration is the process of obtaining certification under the South Asian Preferential Trade Arrangement to avail reduced customs duties and tariff concessions while exporting goods to other SAARC countries. The certificate of origin under SAPTA validates that the product originates from India and is eligible for preferential treatment.

?? Access to South Asian markets with tariff concessions. ?? Lower duties improve competitiveness of Indian products. ?? Boosts export growth and profitability. ?? Encourages MSMEs and SMEs to expand regionally. ?? Ensures compliance with international trade agreements.

• Any Indian exporter registered with DGFT.
• Must have valid IEC (Import Export Code).
• Goods should be covered under the SAPTA preferential list.
• Proof of Indian origin of goods required.

1. Register with DGFT and obtain IEC (if not already). 2. Apply to the Export Inspection Council/authorized agency for SAPTA Certificate of Origin. 3. Submit product and origin details with invoices. 4. Verification by competent authority. 5. Issue of SAPTA Certificate enabling preferential trade.

• IEC Certificate.
• GST Registration.
• Commercial Invoice & Packing List.
• Bill of Lading/Airway Bill.
• Product manufacturing details.
• MSME certificate (optional for SMEs).

• Application fee: ?500–?2,000 depending on agency. • Additional service fee may apply for urgent certification. Liquetax ensures transparent pricing.

AgroFresh Exports Pvt Ltd – A food processing unit exporting processed rice and pulses to Bangladesh. With Liquetax’s help, they obtained SAPTA registration and reduced tariffs by 15%, increasing their competitiveness in the SAARC market.