New Zealand–India free trade agreement takes effect
The agreement removes tariffs on sheep meat, wool and coal from 20 October.
Event / data period: 2026-10-20
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New Zealand announced that its free trade agreement with India entered into force on 20 October. Almost 57% of New Zealand exports to India became tariff-free immediately.
Tariffs were removed on more than 95% of forestry and wood exports, with preferential quotas for apples, kiwifruit and milk albumins. A second round of tariff cuts is scheduled for 1 January 2027.
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New Zealand–India free trade agreement takes effect
| Export share tariff-free immediately, approximate | 57 |
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