🇮🇳 India → United Kingdom

India-UK FTA

India-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement

Active FTA

In force since 2025

Covers 90%+ of tariff lines; significant duty elimination on Indian textiles, pharma, gems, leather, engineering goods

Key Benefits for Indian Exporters

  • 0% duty on Indian textiles, leather, gems (previously 12%)
  • Reduced duty on pharma and chemicals (previously 2–5%)
  • Services chapter — Indian IT/ITES and professional services market access
  • Professional mobility and visa provisions for skilled workers

Rules of Origin & Certificate of Origin

Rules of Origin

Product-specific rules — typically 40% value addition or Change in Tariff Heading (CTH)

Certificate of Origin

Certificate of Origin (India-UK FTA format)

Issued by: Export Inspection Council (EIC), FIEO, Commodity Boards

How to Claim FTA Benefits — Step by Step

  1. 1Obtain India-UK FTA Certificate of Origin from EIC or authorised agency
  2. 2Declare India-UK FTA preference in Shipping Bill on ICEGATE
  3. 3Ensure product meets stated chapter-specific rules of origin
  4. 4UK importer submits COO to HMRC at port of entry

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