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GJEPC Unveils GCC Customs Guide for Gem & Jewellery Exporters
Comprehensive Guide Details Duties, VAT, Compliance Norms and FTA Benefits to Streamline India–Gulf Jewellery Trade
GJEPC has released a GCC Customs Guide covering import procedures for the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait, to help exporters navigate compliance requirements and shipment planning.
The GCC remains a key market for India, with exports of about $8 billion in FY 2024-25, contributing nearly 27% of global shipments from the sector. The guide outlines customs duties, VAT Structures, Documentation Norms, Hallmarking and Assay Rules, Kimberley Process and CITES Compliance, Temporary Import Provisions, Port Procedures and Clearance Timelines.
The guide notes that GCC countries broadly follow a 5% import duty regime, with country-specific VAT and regulatory requirements, while CEPA and FTA benefits are available in markets such as the UAE and Oman subject to origin documentation.
Designed as a practical reference, the guide aims to reduce customs delays, compliance costs and entry barriers, particularly for new exporters targeting the Gulf region.
source:GJEPC
GJEPC successfully organised the IIJS Bharat Retailers’ Connect in Thiruvananthapuram, drawing over 150 jewellery retailers and members of the Kerala Gold and Silver Merchants Association (KGSMA), Trivandrum. The event saw strong participation and active support from the state association.
Addressing the gathering, Naheed Sunke, Assistant Director, GJEPC, outlined the Council’s key initiatives, including membership advantages, MSME benefits, and access to global platforms that help Indian jewellers expand their reach.
Deepa Rajendran, Kerala Coordinator, GJEPC, presented the roadmap for IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026, detailing what participants can expect from the forthcoming edition and the business opportunities it offers to retailers.
Extending their support, KGSMA State President K. Surendran and State General Secretary Adv. S. Abdul Nasar encouraged members to register for IIJS Tritiya 2026 and leverage the platform for business growth.
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