https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=74804 The First Additional Protocol recognises electronic Certificates of Origin as having the same legal validity and value as paper certificates under the India-MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement. Electronic certificates must be issued and electronically signed by duly authorised entities and officials under the respective domestic legislation of the Parties. The amendment supports paperless trade documentation and electronic verification of origin for preferential tariff treatment, subject to completion of internal procedures and reciprocal notification. en-us Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:26:36 +0530 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:26:35 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=74804 The First Additional Protocol recognises electronic Certificates of Origin as having the same legal validity and value as paper certificates under the India-MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement. Electronic certificates must be issued and electronically signed by duly authorised entities and officials under the respective domestic legislation of the Parties. The amendment supports paperless trade documentation and electronic verification of origin for preferential tariff treatment, subject to completion of internal procedures and reciprocal notification. News - Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:26:36 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=74804