Virtual
FTA - Free Trade Agreements & Export Incentives
Practical Strategies to Reduce Import Costs, Maximize Export Benefits & Ensure Trade Compliance
The Programme
Programme Overview
Introduction
Course Overview
India’s international trade environment is evolving rapidly with the expansion of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), export remission schemes, and digitized compliance frameworks. Organizations involved in imports and exports must now understand how to strategically leverage FTAs and Foreign Trade Policy provisions to optimize costs, improve profitability, and maintain regulatory compliance.
This workshop provides participants with a practical understanding of India’s Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), Rules of Origin, export incentive schemes, GST for exports, and ICEGATE procedures. Through practical scenarios and case-based discussions, participants will learn how to combine FTP benefits with FTAs, reduce customs exposure, and improve export competitiveness.
Outcomes
What You Will Learn
Understand India’s Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) and major Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
Reduce import costs and optimize export pricing through duty-saving opportunities
Apply Rules of Origin and CAROTAR 2020 compliance requirements correctly
Manage export incentive schemes such as RoDTEP, EPCG, Duty Drawback, and Advance Authorisation
Handle ICEGATE procedures, GST refunds, and export documentation efficiently
Minimize compliance risks, audit issues, and errors in export-import operations
Methodology
How We Teach
This workshop focuses on practical implementation and real trade scenarios.
Learning methodology includes:
Practical trade compliance examples
Case studies on export incentive selection
Import-export documentation discussions
FTA-based landed cost calculations
GST and ICEGATE workflow demonstrations
Interactive Q&A with trade experts
Participants gain actionable insights that can be immediately applied in export-import operations.
The Outcome
Impact & Audience
For the Organization
Organizational Impact
Organizations involved in international trade must optimize incentives while ensuring compliance with evolving trade regulations.
This workshop helps organizations to:
Reduce import costs through strategic FTA utilization
Maximize eligible export incentives
Improve compliance readiness for audits and investigations
Minimize errors in export documentation and filings
Strengthen trade compliance systems
Improve profitability through duty optimization
For the Individual
Personal Impact
Participants will strengthen their expertise in international trade compliance and export-import operations.
Participants will be able to:
Understand India’s FTP and export incentive framework
Confidently manage FTA-related documentation and compliance
Handle GST refunds and ICEGATE procedures efficiently
Improve decision-making related to export pricing and incentive selection
Enhance professional expertise in global trade operations
Audience
Who Should Attend
This program is ideal for professionals involved in exports, imports, customs, taxation, and trade compliance.
Recommended participants include:
Export-Import Managers
International Trade Professionals
Logistics & Supply Chain Managers
Finance & Commercial Teams
Customs & Compliance Professionals
GST Professionals
CHA Representatives
Business Owners & Exporters
Curriculum
Course Outline
Foreign Trade Policy (FTP)
Understand the policy framework driving India’s export ecosystem.
Topics Covered:
Evolution and key objectives of FTP
Transition from incentive-based to remission-based schemes
Role of DGFT, Customs, ICEGATE, and GST authorities
Export promotion measures under FTP
Alignment of FTP with FTAs and global trade commitments
Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) – Strategic & Operational View
Understanding FTAs & PTAs
Strategic importance of FTAs
Preferential trade agreements and market access
Trade competitiveness and tariff optimization
Rules of Origin & Compliance
Certificate of Origin – importance and classifications
Preferential vs Non-Preferential Rules of Origin
CAROTAR 2020 compliance requirements
Determination and certification of origin
Audit risks and preventive controls
Key FTAs in Focus
India–EU FTA (proposed): sectoral opportunities
India–UK FTA: exporter and importer benefits
India–UAE CEPA: tariff concessions and market access
FTAs for Imports
Countries covered under India’s FTAs
Impact on landed cost calculations
Tariff classification and customs valuation
Import documentation under FTAs and PTAs
Integrated Case Studies & Practical Scenarios
Selecting the right export incentive scheme
Combining FTP benefits with FTAs
Export pricing using duty savings
Import landed cost comparison with and without FTAs
Export Incentives – Optimizing Available Schemes
Export incentive framework post FTP 2023
Strategic selection of export incentive schemes
Common compliance mistakes causing rejection or recovery
Documentation discipline for incentive claims
EPCG Scheme
Overview, eligibility, and benefits
Export obligation calculations and timelines
Compliance monitoring and audit risks
Advance Authorisation & DFIA
Eligibility and operational benefits
DFIA vs Advance Authorisation
SION norms and export obligation compliance
Duty Drawback
AIR vs Brand Rate
Eligible duties and claim timelines
Documentation requirements
Common rejection issues
RoDTEP & RoSCTL
Transition from MEIS to RoDTEP
Covered taxes and sector-specific benefits
Claim procedures and compliance issues
ICEGATE Operations
Incentive filing and tracking
E-scrip management and reconciliation
Error handling procedures
Status Holder Certificate
Eligibility criteria and categories
Strategic business benefits
Long-term trade advantages
GST for Exports
Zero Rated Supply concepts
LUT vs IGST options
GST refund procedures
Common refund challenges and solutions
Faculty & Inclusions
Your Trainer
Faculty
Instructors
Programs are delivered by experienced professionals specializing in international trade, customs regulations, FTP advisory, GST, and export-import compliance with practical industry experience across sectors.
What's Included
Certificates & Inclusions
Participants will receive:
Participation Certificate
Training material and presentation deck
Practical compliance references
Case study discussions
Interactive Q&A session
Registration
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Corporate In-House Training
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Upcoming FTA – Free Trade Agreements & Export Incentives Sessions
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Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
FTAs are agreements between countries that reduce or eliminate customs duties and trade barriers to encourage international trade.
Yes. The workshop includes practical coverage of EPCG, RoDTEP, Duty Drawback, DFIA, Advance Authorisation, and related schemes.
Yes. The program includes LUT, IGST refunds, zero-rated supplies, and common GST refund challenges.
Absolutely. The session covers FTAs for imports, landed cost optimization, customs valuation, and compliance procedures.
Yes. Customized corporate programs can be conducted for export, finance, logistics, and compliance teams.
