Key Highlights of Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ)

Who Releases TRQ?

DGFT issues notifications, public notices, and trade notices announcing

New TRQ allocations
Guidelines for application
Eligibility criteria
Quota quantities and applicable duties

TRQ Authorization Validity

TRQ authorization will be valid for imports for one year from the date of issuance of the authorization

TRQs Under FTAs / CEPA / CECA / WTO

TRQs are often offered as part of international agreements such as

India–UAE CEPA
India–ASEAN CECA
India–South Korea CEPA

These allow preferential import of specified products from partner countries only, under WTO or bilateral obligations.

Example: Import of gold from UAE at reduced duty under CEPA.

Standalone TRQs (Independent of FTAs)

India also announces TRQs independently to support

Agricultural imports (like yellow peas, milk powder, maize)
Industrial requirements

These are open to any country or to specific suppliers, and are notified by DGFT.

Example: Import of milk powder or pulses at concessional duty for actual users in India.

What CCC Offers – End-to-End TRQ Advisory

At Commercial Consultancy Counsel (CCC), we specialize in helping importers unlock duty savings through accurate use of TRQs. Here's what we do:

Eligibility Check

We evaluate if your product falls under a TRQ quota – whether via FTA or independent DGFT notifications.

FTA Linkage Advisory

We assess whether your imports qualify for country-specific TRQs under CEPA/CECA and guide you through documentation like Country of Origin (CoO), certificate requirements, and import conditions.

Application Filing

We prepare and file TRQ applications online via the DGFT portal

Quota Monitoring & Renewal

We monitor annual quota announcements and ensure timely reapplication for recurring importers.

Customs Compliance Support

We assist with correct classification, duty computation, and DGFT clarifications so that your consignments are cleared smoothly at port under the TRQ regime

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Import Management System

Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ)

What is TRQ

The Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) Scheme is a trade facilitation mechanism under India’s Foreign Trade Policy that allows eligible importers to bring in specified quantities of certain goods at lower customs duty rates. Once the quota limit is exhausted, imports of the same goods are subject to higher (normal) duty rates.

In India, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is responsible for releasing new Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs).

Applicability of TRQ

Manufacturer exporters with or without supporting manufacturer(s), merchant exporters tied to supporting manufacturer(s) and service provider(s); and service providers.

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