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4036 Overview of the Elimination or Reduction in Tariffs under the Japan-India EPA


Based on the Japan-India EPA, the tariff is scheduled to be eliminated approximately 94% of the value of the trade between the two countries (approximately 90% of exports from Japan and approximately 98% of imports from India) within 10 years from the entry into force of the agreement

Ⅰ.Agriculture, forestry and fisheries

1. Japan's key commitments

(a)Agricultural products

・Immediate tariff elimination: Durians, Asparagus (fresh or chilled)

・Gradual tariff elimination: Curry, Capsicums(fresh or chilled)

(b)Fishery products

・Immediate tariff elimination: Lobsters, Shrimps and Prawns

・Gradual tariff elimination: Dogfish or other sharks, Sea bass

(c)Forestry products

・Immediate tariff elimination: Wood products

2.India's key commitments

・Gradual tariff elimination: Bonsai, Chinese yams, Peaches, Strawberries, Persimmons

Ⅱ.Industrial products

 

1.Japan's key commitments

Almost all of the tariffs for mining and industrial products imported into Japan are eliminated immediately

2.India's key commitments

(a) A Parts of automobiles

・Gradual tariff reduction: Gear boxes, Diesel engines

(b) Electrical/electronic Machinery

・Gradual tariff elimination: DVD player, Digital cameras


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