Summary
- The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has amended the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) to include the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (India-Oman CEPA) in its Certificate of Origin framework.
- This amendment, detailed in Public Notice No. 16/2026-27 dated 2 June 2026, adds a new entry at serial number xvi under Paragraph 2.88(a).
- Exporters can now obtain Certificates of Origin under the India-Oman CEPA through existing authorized agencies, streamlining access to preferential benefits.
- This change marks a significant step in implementing the India-Oman CEPA and enhancing trade relations between the two nations.
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