Mint Explainer | What the India-New Zealand free-trade agreement means for India
New Zealand has committed to eliminate customs duties on 100% of its tariff lines, covering all of India’s current exports to the country.
- ✓New Zealand has committed to eliminate customs duties on 100% of its tariff lines, covering all of India’s current exports to the country.
- ✓Primary Authority: Official communique verified from Livemint Indian Economy & Policy.
- ✓Civic Domain: Categorized under business public notices.
Indian textile, apparel, leather, footwear, engineering, pharmaceutical, agricultural and marine exporters will gain from tariff elimination in New Zealand.(AFP)SummaryNew Zealand has committed to eliminate customs duties on 100% of its tariff lines, covering all of India’s current exports to the country.Gift this articleCheck your portfolioThis is a Mint Premium article gifted to you.Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.
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| Issuing Authority | Livemint Indian Economy & Policy |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | BUSINESS |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 22 September 2026 |