Trade intelligence / Updated 20 October 2026
Understand tariff eligibility before importing project equipment.
The NZ–India FTA entered into force on 20 October 2026. Preferential tariff treatment is available only when the specific goods meet the agreement's relevant requirements.
Exporters · Importers · Architects · Project procurement · Distribution partners
International wholesale and project supply · No local installation service impliedThe project approach
Start with the actual scope.
The agreement provides a framework for qualifying trade, not a general promise of duty-free project equipment. Importers and customs advisers should review the product classification, relevant rules of origin, origin documentation, duties, taxes and applicable Indian product requirements for each shipment. Apollo's project quotations do not assume any tariff preference.
Explore systems and preparation
Product and procurement pathways.
Check the specific origin rules
Qualifying goods must satisfy the agreement's rules of origin and applicable documentary requirements. A seller's business address is not sufficient evidence.
Explore 02 / 02 / Tariff classificationIdentify the exact product
Confirm the classification and current rate with the importer or customs adviser; the FTA does not eliminate every duty or charge.
Explore 03 / 03 / Project suitabilitySeparate customs from engineering
An FTA preference does not establish Indian building, electrical, sport or safety compliance. Review requirements for the exact product and site.
Explore 04 / 04 / Commercial handoverPlan destination procurement
Identify importer of record, documentary route, freight handover, local contractor and after-sales support before ordering.
ExploreBefore a project quotation
What we need to review.
Use the agreement as a commercial opportunity, not a blanket promise of duty-free supply.
Start your India project brief- 01Origin qualification and applicable supporting evidence
- 02HS tariff classification and importer confirmation
- 03Whether preference is available for the exact product
- 04India-specific technical approvals and certification
- 05Freight, installation, taxes and post-delivery scope
INDIA / START A PROJECT
Put the right brief in front of us.
Choose the project pathway and add what you know. These details carry through to Apollo's enquiry form, where you can add contact information and upload plans. Nothing here submits an enquiry by itself.
Supply-only · Quotations prepared individually · No public pricingNo account is needed. Apollo will review specifications, local works and freight requirements after receiving the enquiry.
India project supply / Technical confidence
Project-ready product selection, without installation confusion.
Apollo NZ Global provides specialist wholesale and project supply for architects, developers, sports operators and institutional buyers. We review each system against its intended application, technical evidence, programme and delivery requirements.
Specialist product systems
From sports venues and seating to architectural louvres, shade, large-span structures and campus projects. Select the right system for the brief.
Specification-led review
Confirm drawings, product configuration, manufacturer-supported evidence and relevant project requirements before agreeing the final scope.
International project delivery
Discuss packing, international freight, receiving arrangements and handover alongside the local contractor and project team.
The selected model, technical documentation, import arrangements, destination obligations and local installation interfaces are confirmed during project quotation. No blanket certification or installation claim is made. Apollo does not provide local engineering, statutory approvals or installation.
Verified trade framework
Official sources & eligibility.
The agreement entered into force on 20 October 2026. It offers preferential tariffs only for goods meeting the agreement's specific rules of origin and applicable Certificate of Origin requirements. Apollo quotations do not assume preferential rates. Indian buyers must confirm HS classification, customs clearance, non-preferential import duty when applicable, GST and other charges, and India-specific approvals with their importer and trade adviser.
This material is general procurement guidance, not customs or legal advice. Tariff eligibility and technical compliance must be verified for each shipment.
Continue exploring India
Related commercial pathways.
Supply-only scope. Apollo reviews and supplies the confirmed products and available manufacturer documents. Local engineering, foundations, installation, electrical work, customs clearance and statutory approvals are handled by appointed local parties unless a separately confirmed written scope states otherwise.