customs notification
customs notification

India-UK CETA Tariff Concessions: First Tranche Now Effective

What changed

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued Notification 29/2026-Customs, which enacts the first set of tariff concessions under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). This marks the beginning of reduced tariffs on certain goods traded between India and the UK, as agreed in the CETA.

Why it matters for shipments

This notification could affect the tariff rates applied to goods imported from or exported to the UK. Importers and exporters dealing with the UK should review their current tariff classifications to determine if their goods are eligible for reduced rates. The specific goods and tariff lines affected are detailed in the official notification, which should be consulted for precise information.

What to do next

1) Open the official notice here
2) Check whether your CTH, documents or policy line is touched
3) Ask Neo's CHA before changing Bill of Entry or Shipping Bill practice