APTA Certificate of Origin Guide
Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) — in force; fourth round of concessions since 1 July 2018 Overview. Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) is in force since 1976; the amended agreement took effect on 1 September 2006 and the fourth round of tariff concessions on 1 July 2018. It is a preferential agreement under UN ESCAP between Bangladesh, China, India, the Republic of Korea, Lao PDR and Sri Lanka, which Mongolia has since joined. Members exchange margins of preference on listed products in negotiating rounds; a fifth round is being negotiated. A certificate of origin issued by an authority designated by the exporting country's government (Rule 8 and Annexure B of India's origin rules); in India the agencies are the export promotion councils, commodity boards, Export Inspection Council, special economic zones and DGFT offices listed in DGFT's Appendix 2D, and the Textile Committee. The certificate is valid for one year from the date of issue and must be submitted within that time (Annexure B, paragraphs 2 and 3). What an application rests on. Frequently Asked Questions. Find the code for your product.
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