The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has invited applications for tariff rate quota allocations under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement for calendar year 2027, covering 24,500 passenger cars and 2,750 transport vehicles. Applications are open from 6 to 21 November 2026. The quotas allow imports at a concessional 10% customs duty, down from the standard 110%, and are available only to authorised manufacturers, dealers, and channel partners of UK-origin vehicles. The CETA came into effect on 15 July 2026
Maersk Opens Applications for India-UK CETA Vehicle Import Quotas, 24,500 Cars Allowed for 2027
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has invited applications for tariff rate quota allocations under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement for calendar year 2027, covering 24,500 passenger cars and 2,750 transport vehicles. Applications are open from 6 to 21 November 2026. The quotas allow imports at a concessional 10% customs duty, down from the standard 110%, and are available only to authorised manufacturers, dealers, and channel partners of UK-origin vehicles. The CETA came into effect on 15 July 2026
