India–Mauritius CECPA TRQ for Indian Importers: Products, Quota, HS Codes & DGFT Process

February 19, 2026

Under the India–Mauritius CECPA, select products can be imported into India under a Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ). TRQ allows importers to claim a preferential in-quota duty rate for a notified quantity, subject to DGFT procedure and Customs compliance. 

What is TRQ (in simple terms)?

A Tariff Rate Quota is a quota-based import benefit:

Within quota: concessional “in-quota” rate applies (subject to conditions)

Beyond quota: normal/customs rates apply as per applicable notification

DGFT notifies the administration/procedure for TRQ under FTAs/CECAs. 

Updated TRQ List Under India–Mauritius CECPA (Corrected Table)

Customs notification reference (CECPA): Notification No. 25/2021-Customs dated 31 March 2021 is referenced for CECPA TRQ items in DGFT HBP, and Customs public notices also refer to it. 

Application Window (Update as per your file + DGFT procedure)

Your latest TRQ file mentions Application Period: “From 1st Feb to 28 Feb” and Pattern: “Yearly.”

DGFT’s TRQ procedure also specifies that applications are to be filed online and sent by 28th February for allocation in the next financial year (as per the notified procedure in Appendix 2A annexure for CECPA TRQ items). 

Core compliance checkpoints (what importers must prepare)

Importers should be ready for:

Correct HS code mapping to the TRQ line item

TRQ authorisation / quota allocation process as notified by DGFT

Certificate of Origin (CoO) and supporting compliance checks as required at clearance (CAROTAR-related data capture can apply for preferential claims) 

How Star Group helps you avail CECPA TRQ (End-to-End)

Star Group support scope:

HS code + TRQ line eligibility validation (pre-check before filing)

Document checklist & drafting support (application-ready set)

DGFT TRQ application filing (online) + tracking

Follow-ups until outcome is received

Import enablement support: alignment with Customs documentation flow (as applicable)

FAQs

1) Can TRQ benefits be claimed without DGFT procedure compliance?
TRQ benefits are quota-based and DGFT notifies administration/procedure for TRQ under FTAs/CECAs. 

2) Is the TRQ list fixed permanently?
DGFT/Customs can notify changes via public notices/handbook updates and customs notifications—always check latest. 

3) What’s the usual annual application deadline?
The notified procedure references filing by 28 February (online) for allocation in the next FY; your file indicates a 1 Feb–28 Feb window. 

4) Is TRQ authorisation mandatory to claim CECPA in-quota benefit?
For the TRQ-listed items, DGFT has notified that imports are permitted subject to the notified TRQ arrangements/procedure, and TRQ authorisation is electronically issued and used for Customs debiting.

5) What period does the TRQ quota cover?
DGFT’s notified procedure states the relevant year is 1 April to 31 March (Indian financial year).

6) What are the two documents that matter most?
A pre-purchase agreement (for the application) and a valid Certificate of Origin at clearance are explicitly called out in the notified procedure.

7) Is the allocation method always the same?
No. DGFT has notified different modalities (e.g., FCFS for FY 2022–23 in one public notice). Always check the latest year’s notice.

8) Do I need to consider CAROTAR while claiming CECPA preference?
Customs has referenced applicability of CAROTAR for CECPA and related Bill of Entry/document code requirements.

Disclaimer:

This blog is for general information for Indian importers. The TRQ list, quantities, and procedure are notified/updated by Government authorities (DGFT/Customs) from time to time. Always verify the latest Public Notices/Handbook of Procedures on the DGFT website and the relevant Customs notifications before you file an application or import under TRQ.