Export briefing

What changed for Indian exporters this year

We didn't write any of these — we read them, because they are the notifications and rulings behind the rates this site quotes. Every card links to the original and names who published it, so you can check our numbers against the source.

TariffsClearTax · July 2026

US Tariff on India: Impact, Affected Products, Rates and India's Response

The reciprocal tariff on most Indian goods entering the US fell from 50% to 18% in February 2026, and the extra 25% punitive duty was withdrawn. Textiles, leather, footwear and home décor are explicitly in scope at 18%; several agricultural lines go to zero. If you priced a US buyer during the 50% period, that quote is now wrong in your favour.

Read on cleartax.in
Tariffs

US-India Trade Deal Cuts Tariffs, Eases Tensions

A law firm's read of what the deal actually commits each side to, rather than the headline number. Useful if you need to explain the change to a buyer.

Morgan Lewis · 17 February 2026
morganlewis.com
Incentives

DGFT Extends Existing RoDTEP Rates for Exports till Sept 30, 2026

Notification 74/2025-26 keeps Appendix 4R and 4RE rates and value caps unchanged through 30 September 2026. RoDTEP has been running on six-month extensions, so check this date before you build the rebate into a quote.

TaxGuru · 31 March 2026
taxguru.in
Incentives

DGFT restricts RoDTEP benefits to 50% of notified rates and value caps

The single most misread thing about RoDTEP. The rate published against your tariff line is the notified rate; what you actually receive has been capped at half of it. Quote the effective figure, not the notified one.

EY India · 25 February 2026
ey.com
Trade agreements

CBIC Issues Guidelines for Self-Certified Origin Declarations Under India–UK CETA

Circular 33/2026-Customs, issued as CETA came into force. Preferential origin for UK-bound goods is claimed electronically through the Trade Connect ePlatform — without a valid claim your buyer pays the full MFN rate.

TaxGuru · 13 July 2026
taxguru.in
Getting started

E-Commerce Exports Handbook for MSMEs

The primary government guide to exporting by courier and post. Relevant because Duty Drawback and RoDTEP now extend to courier-mode exports, and the courier value ceiling is ₹10 lakh — a first shipment no longer needs a container.

DGFT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry · Government handbook
content.dgft.gov.in
Tariffs

What's in the India-US Trade Deal? Tariffs and Import Targets

Sector-by-sector breakdown of which Indian goods land at 18%, which go to zero, and what India conceded in return. The closest thing to a line-level view of the deal.

India Briefing · February 2026
india-briefing.com

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