Hitesh Rattan
Textiles and Clothing
Indian clothing, ready-made textiles, home fabrics, carpets, and clothing now reach the UK tariff-free in over 1,100 product lines.
Jewellery and Gems
Tariffs on Indian gems, diamonds, gold jewelry, and silver ornaments have been abolished to a great extent.
Footwear and Leather Products
Import duties on leather footwear, handbags, belts, and accessories from India are no more.
Engineering Goods and Auto Components
Machines, engineering equipment, auto components, and spares are duty-free or have significantly reduced tariffs.
Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices
Generic drugs, surgical equipment, and medical devices shipped from India enter the UK market duty-free.
IT and Professional Services
Visa facilitations and zero-duty entry into various sectors make Indian IT, accounting, legal, and architectural services more accessible and affordable in the UK.
Processed Foods and Spices
Import duties on processed foods, teas, spices such as turmeric, pepper, and ready-to-eat meals from India have been removed.
Marine Products
Indian seafood consisting of shrimp, fishmeal, and tuna arrive in the UK market without any import duty.
Chemicals and Specialty Materials
Indian chemicals, agrochemicals, plastics, and specialty materials are now admitted at reduced tariffs or are duty-free.
Carpets and Handicrafts
Import duties are zero on Indian traditional rugs, carpets, handicrafts, and home furnishings under the FTA.