- India offers reduced customs duties on imports of certain goods originating from certain countries/regions subject to rules of origin criteria and compliances.
- The customs rules regarding rules of origin (CAROTAR) were recently updated, increasing importer accountability and scrutiny of origin declarations.
- Under the new CAROTAR rules, importers must maintain detailed origin-related records in Form I for 5 years and are subject to verification by customs authorities to substantiate origin claims and avoid penalties for non-compliance.