India’s Finance Ministry notifies the rules used to determine the origin of goods that qualify for tariff benefits under the India–UK trade pact, part of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The notified rules are set to come into effect from July 15. Under the agreement, the UK provides duty-free access for 99% of India’s exports, covering nearly the entire trade basket. The sources report that the arrangement is aimed at enabling exporters in sectors such as textiles and engineering to claim the preferential tariffs.
A key element of the notification is the requirement for exporters or relevant parties to provide a certificate of origin to access the benefits. The certificate helps establish that goods meet the origin criteria under the pact. The notification also supports enforcement of the scheme by reducing the risk of misuse or incorrect claims for tariff advantages. The rules therefore establish both the eligibility framework for origin determination and the documentation process for claiming preferential treatment from the effective date.
