UK-India FTA: Key Q&A + Docs

The new UK-India trade deal is BIG—here are the top questions answered and download of legal text for Custos Professionals

The landmark UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), signed in July 2025, is a game changer for customs professionals, importers, exporters, and compliance officers alike. With tariff cuts, service sector liberalization, and new bilateral cooperation mechanisms, this deal creates fresh opportunities and challenges for customs and trade compliance on both sides.

Understanding this deal's scope and specifics is critical for customs consultants and trade compliance officers advising clients on import/export strategies, tariff classifications, and regulatory requirements. This blog breaks down the key elements and practical implications for customs professionals handling UK-India shipments.

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Key Questions Covered in This Blog

• What are the main tariff changes in the UK-India trade deal?

• How does the deal impact customs compliance for goods imports and exports?

• What services sector changes affect trade and regulatory controls?

• What customs and trade facilitation measures are included in the UK–India trade deal?

• What goods trade benefits are included in the UK–India deal?

• Rules of Origin

  1. What are "rules of origin" in this agreement?

  2. Can UK manufacturers source materials from third countries and still qualify for reduced tariffs?

  3. How do these rules support UK exporters?

  4. How will fraudulent use of tariff preferences be prevented?

  Trade Remedies

  5. What protections does the deal offer against unfair trade practices?

  6. What is the 'bilateral safeguard mechanism'?

  7. Will this mechanism affect the overall liberalisation commitments?

  Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Measures

  8. Will this deal affect the UK’s food safety or animal welfare standards?

  9. What commitments are included to facilitate trade in food and agriculture?

  10. Is there cooperation on animal welfare and antimicrobial resistance (AMR)?

  Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)

  11. How does the deal support SMEs trading with India?

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