India sets import quotas for New Zealand apples, kiwifruit under FTA

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The Economic Times daily newspaper is available online now. Read Today's Paper India sets import quotas for New Zealand apples, kiwifruit under FTAET OnlineLast Updated: Oct 21, 2026, 04:17:00 PM ISTSynopsis

India will implement a quota system for importing apples, kiwifruit, Manuka honey, and albumins from New Zealand. The quotas will gradually increase over five years, allowing for proper regulation of imports. Apple imports will be capped initially, with no allowances in the first year. The duty rates will vary depending on the product and its CIF value, affecting import dynamics.

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Loading...×India has set quotas for importing apples, kiwifruit, Manuka honey and albumins from New Zealand at concessional duty rates under their free trade agreement, which takes effect on October 20, 2026, according to a PTI report.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) notified the quota allocation procedure on Monday, specifying import limits, applicable duties, minimum import prices and shipment windows.

Also Read: India notifies first tariff cuts under New Zealand FTA

The framework aims to regulate imports while protecting domestic farmers.

India will allow no quota-based apple imports in the first year.

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The quota is expected to reach 35,000 tonnes in the second year, 37,500 tonnes in the third, 40,000 tonnes in the fourth and 42,500 tonnes in the fifth, before reaching 45,000 tonnes annually from the sixth year.

Apple imports under the quota will attract a 25% duty, provided their cost, insurance and freight (CIF) value is at least $1.25 per kg.

Shipments will be permitted from April 1 to August 31. India currently imposes a 50% import duty on apples.

For kiwifruit, the quota will start at 8,000 tonnes in the second year, rising gradually to 15,000 tonnes annually from the sixth year.

Imports will be duty-free if their CIF value is at least $1.80 per kg. The annual import window will run from April 1 to October 15.

The quota for Manuka honey will be 40 tonnes in the first year and 200 tonnes annually from the second year. The honey must be certified by New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries and meet specified CIF value requirements.

Also Read: India-New Zealand FTA to kick in October 20, opening market opportunities for exporters

For albumins, a category of protein products, the quota will rise from 200 tonnes in the first year to 3,000 tonnes annually from the fifth year. These imports will attract an 11% duty and will be permitted throughout the year.

New Zealand will allocate quotas to exporters or producers through certificates specifying the product, quantity and designated Indian importer. Authorisations will remain valid only for the relevant quota year, and unused quantities will lapse on expiry, the DGFT notice said.
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