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CBIC issues customs rules for India-UK trade pact
Swarajya··14 Jul
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs issued guidelines effective July 15, 2026, for implementing self-certified origin declarations under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. Under the framework, UK exporters can self-certify the origin of their goods, with authentication carried out through ICEGATE email verification to support claims for preferential tariff treatment on qualifying imports.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Businesses trading with the UK gain clearer rules for tariff preference claims.
- Exporters get a simplified self-certification process instead of third-party verification.
- Importers should track the 12-month validity window for origin declarations.
What's Happening
- CBIC issued customs guidelines for the India-UK CETA effective July 15.
- UK exporters can now self-certify the origin of their goods.
- Authentication will be carried out through ICEGATE email verification.
India-UK CETA
- Each declaration carries a unique reference number tied to the Bill of Entry.
- Origin declarations remain valid for 12 months from issue.
- Transitional rules cover goods already in transit when the framework began.
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