AIFTAMultilateral (ASEAN+Partner)Active

ASEAN India Free Trade Agreement

One of the more limited ASEAN+1 FTAs in coverage at 75% of tariff lines. Both sides maintain substantial exclusion lists, particularly for agricultural products. Significant channel for Indonesia's palm oil exports to India.

Key Facts

Tariff Coverage

Approximately 75% of tariff lines eliminated; additional 10% reduced to below 5%

Key Sectors

Palm oil, textiles, electronics, gems and jewelry, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, machinery, agricultural products

Rules of Origin

RVC of 40% of FOB value or Change in Tariff Heading (CTH); partial cumulation with minimum 20% domestic content

Exclusions & Limitations

Extensive exclusion lists on both sides. India excludes rice, tomatoes, potatoes, onions, garlic, oranges, apples. Highly Sensitive List includes palm oil, coffee, tea, pepper.

Member Countries (11)

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Brunei

🇰🇭

Cambodia

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Indonesia

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Laos

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Malaysia

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Myanmar

🇵🇭

Philippines

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Singapore

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Thailand

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Vietnam

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India

Products Under AIFTA

Sample of HS codes with active preferential rates under this agreement.

HS Code	Product	Rate
48169020	Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers (other than those of heading 48.09), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper, whether or not put up in boxes — Other copying paper	0%
48169040	Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers (other than those of heading 48.09), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper, whether or not put up in boxes — Heat transfer paper	0%
48169050	Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers (other than those of heading 48.09), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper, whether or not put up in boxes — Other, in rolls of a width exceeding 15 cm but not exceeding 36 cm	0%
48169090	Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers (other than those of heading 48.09), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper, whether or not put up in boxes, other	0%
48171000	Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper or paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery — Envelopes	0%
48172000	Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper or paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery — Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards	0%
03078820	Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process — Smoked	0%
48181000	Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width not exceeding 36 cm, or cut to size or shape; handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, tablecloths, serviettes, bed sheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres — Toilet paper	0%
48182000	Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width not exceeding 36 cm, or cut to size or shape; handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, tablecloths, serviettes, bed sheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres — Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels	0%
48183010	Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width not exceeding 36 cm, or cut to size or shape; handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, tablecloths, serviettes, bed sheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres — Tablecloths	0%
48183020	Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width not exceeding 36 cm, or cut to size or shape; handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, tablecloths, serviettes, bed sheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres — Serviettes	0%
48185000	Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width not exceeding 36 cm, or cut to size or shape; handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, tablecloths, serviettes, bed sheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres — Articles of apparel and clothing accessories	0%
03078810	Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process — Dried, salted or in brine	0%
03079120	Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process — Fresh or chilled	0%
12122920	Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones and kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots of the variety Cichorium intybus sativum) of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified or included — Other, fresh, chilled or dried	0%
03079110	Molluscs, whether in shell or not, live, fresh, chilled, frozen, dried, salted or in brine; smoked molluscs, whether in shell or not, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process — Live	0%
12129200	Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones and kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots of the variety Cichorium intybus sativum) of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified or included — Locust beans (carob)	0%
12129100	Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones and kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots of the variety Cichorium intybus sativum) of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified or included — Sugar beet	0%
12129390	Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones and kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots of the variety Cichorium intybus sativum) of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified or included; Sugar cane, other	0%
12129310	Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones and kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots of the variety Cichorium intybus sativum) of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified or included — Suitable for planting	0%

Agreement Details

Code: AIFTA
Type: Multilateral (ASEAN+Partner)
Signed: 2009
In Force Since: 2010
Current Tariff Period: 01 Januari 2023 — 31 Desember 2023
Status: Active (1,000 product tariffs)
Members: 11 countries

Need a Certificate of Origin?

To qualify for preferential rates under AIFTA, your shipment needs a valid Certificate of Origin. Kickrate handles the documentation as your Importer of Record.