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India-UK FTA: Unlocking opportunities for bilateral trade in goods By Ankur Sharma and Divyashree Suri
The India-United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement is a comprehensive agreement, with commitments from both countries on trade in goods and services, investment, government procurement, and regulatory transparency and facilitation. This issue of International Trade Amicus covers the first article in the new article series intended to uncover the various aspects of the FTA, the tangible opportunities available to Indian and UK exporters, and the potential challenges with compliance. Elaborately analysing the commitments on trade in goods, the authors note that both the countries have committed to comprehensive origin declaration and certification processes, which may introduce stricter obligations for businesses. Observing that it is hence important to understand sector-specific origin rules, deadlines, and certification options that can create competitive advantage, the authors believe that success will favour those who prioritize origin diligence, enabling smoother market access, operational efficiency, and sustained growth in the expanding bilateral trade corridor.
Trade News Remedy
- 1,1,1,2- Tetrafluoroethene or R-134 from China PR – India’s DGTR recommends imposition of anti-dumping duty
- 2- Ethyl Hexanol from European Union, Indonesia, Korea RP, Malaysia, Taiwan and USA – India initiates second sunset review of anti-dumping duty
- 4-Aminodiphenylamine (4-ADPA) from China PR and European Union – India initiates anti-dumping investigation
- Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber (‘NBR’) from China PR, European Union, Korea RP and Russia – India’s DGTR recommends imposition of anti-dumping duty
- Aluminium Foil 80 micron and below from China PR, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand – India initiates sunset review of anti-dumping duty
- Aluminium Foil 80 Microns and below from China PR – India initiates countervailing duty investigation
- Antioxidants from China PR and Singapore – India’s DGTR recommends imposition of anti-dumping duty
- Belting Fabric made of 80% or more of polyester or nylon from China PR – India initiates anti-dumping investigation
- BIS (2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-4-Peridyl) Sebacate (UV 770) from European Union and China PR – India initiates anti-dumping investigation
- Black Toner Powder Cartridge from China PR – India’s DGTR recommends imposition of anti-dumping duty
- Borosilicate Table and Kitchen Glassware from China PR – India initiates anti-dumping investigation
- Calcium Carbonate Filler Masterbatch from Vietnam – India’s DGTR recommends imposition of anti-dumping duty
- Carbon and alloy steel wire from India – Canada issues preliminary determination of dumping
- Cast iron articles from India – European Commission does not impose provisional anti-dumping duty
- Clear Float Glass from Malaysia and Indonesia – India initiates countervailing duty investigation
- Cold rolled flat products of Stainless Steel 300 and 400 series from China PR, Indonesia and Vietnam – India initiates anti-dumping investigation
- Cold Rolled Non-Oriented Electrical Steel from China PR – India’s DGTR recommends imposition of anti-dumping duty
- Cold-rolled flat steel products from India – European Commission initiates anti-dumping investigation
- Copolymer Polyol of hydroxyl value >= 23 from China PR – India’s DGTR recommends imposition of anti-dumping duty
- Copper Data Cables from China PR – India initiates anti-dumping investigation
- Cranes from China PR – India’s DGTR recommends imposition of anti-dumping duty
- Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, whether or not assembled into modules, from India – USA’s ITC issues reasonable indication of material injury by sale at less than fair value and subsidization
- Crystalline Silicone Photovoltaic Cells, whether or not assembled into modules, from India – USA’s DOC postpones preliminary determinations in countervailing duty investigations
- Diisononyl Phthalate from Malaysia – India initiates anti-dumping investigation
- Ethambutol Hydrochloride from China PR and Thailand – India initiates anti-dumping investigation
- Freight Rail Couplers and parts from India – USA’s DOC postpones preliminary determination in the countervailing duty investigation
- Freight Rail Couplers and parts from India – USA’s ITC issues reasonable indication of material injury by sale at less than fair value and subsidization
- Glass Fibre from Bahrain, China and Thailand – India’s DGTR recommends imposition of anti-dumping duty
- Granular Polytetrafluoroethylene Resin from India – USA’s DOC determines that countervailable subsidies were provided to Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited from 1 January 2023 till 31 December 2023
- Hexamethylenetetramine from India – USA’s DOC determines that countervailable subsidies were provided to producers and exporters
- Hexamethylenetetramine from India – USA’s DOC issues final affirmative determination of sales at less than fair value
- Hot Rolled Steel Products from India – USA’s ITC issues affirmative determinations in five-year (sunset) reviews of anti-dumping and countervailing duties
- Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) Blends from China PR – India initiates sunset review of anti-dumping duty
- Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) R-125 from China PR – India initiates anti-dumping investigation
- Hydrofluorocarbon HFC R-32 from China PR – India initiates sunset review of anti-dumping duty
- Jute products from Nepal and Bangladesh – India initiates countervailing duty investigation
- Medical Examination Rubber Gloves from Malaysia and Thailand – India initiates anti-dumping investigation
- Melamine from China PR – India initiates anti-dumping investigation
- Mobile Covers from China PR – India initiates anti-dumping investigation
- Mono Ethylene Glycol from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Singapore – India’s DGTR recommends imposition of anti-dumping duty
- Non-Phthalate Plasticizers in the form of Dioctyl Terephthalate (DOTP) and Diethylhexyl Cyclohexane (DEHCH) from Korea RP – India initiates bilateral safeguard duty investigation
- Normal Butanol or N-Butyl Alcohol from Malaysia, South Africa and USA – India initiates second sunset review of anti-dumping duty
- Normal Butanol or N-Butyl Alcohol from Taiwan and Saudi Arabia – India initiates anti-dumping investigation
- Nylon 6 in any form, with relative viscosity of RV- 3.0 to 3.6 from China PR, Russia, Taiwan and Thailand – India initiates anti-dumping investigation
- Organophosphonates - Phosphonic Acids viz., (I) HEDP Acid and (II) ATMP Acid from China PR – India initiates anti-dumping investigation
- Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Resin from China PR – India initiates sunset review of anti-dumping duty
- Polyethylene Terephthalate Film (PET Films) from Bangladesh, China PR, Thailand and USA – India initiates anti-dumping investigation
- Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) from China PR and Russia – India’s DGTR recommends imposition of anti-dumping duty
- Printed Circuit Board Tools from China PR – India initiates anti-dumping investigation
- Quartz Surface Products from India – USA’s ITC issues notice of the scheduling of expedited five-year reviews of anti-dumping and countervailing duties
- Resorcinol from China PR and Japan – India’s DGTR recommends imposition of anti-dumping duty
- Silicomanganese from India – USA’s DOC issues preliminary determination of no sale at prices below normal value during 1 May 2023 till 30 April 2024
- Siloxane Polyoxyalkylene Copolymers from China PR – India terminates anti-dumping investigation
- Soda Ash from Turkey, Russia, USA and Iran – India’s DGTR recommends imposition of anti-dumping duty
- Solar Cells whether or not assembled in Modules or made up into Panels from China PR – India’s DGTR recommends imposition of anti-dumping duty
- Solar Encapsulants excluding EVA Encapsulants from China PR – India initiates anti-dumping investigation
- Solar Encapsulants from South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam – India initiates anti-dumping investigation
- Sublimation Paper from China PR and Korea RP – India initiates anti-dumping investigation
- Virgin Multi-Layer Paperboards from Chile and China PR – India’s DGTR recommends imposition of anti-dumping duty
- Wallpapers from China PR – India initiates anti-dumping investigation
- Welded Stainless Pressure Pipe from India – USA’s DOC determines that Suncity Metals and Tubes Private Limited made sales at less than normal value
WTO News
- EU appeals dispute panel report regarding duties on imports of biodiesel from Indonesia
- WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies enters into force
- Cold rolled coil, galvanized steel and pre-painted steel – Egypt launches safeguard investigation
- Semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel (billets) – Egypt launches safeguard investigation
- Polypropylene – Thailand launches safeguard investigation
India Customs & Trade Policy Update
- RoDTEP scheme extended till 31 March 2026
- Rice exports – Non-basmati rice export contracts to be registered with APEDA
- Silver jewellery imports restricted till 31 March 2026
- ATS-8 imports having CIF value less than USD 111/kg restricted till 30 September 2026
- 2G Ethanol exports – Additional export policy conditions notified
- Animal/pet food export – New policy condition regarding sourcing of animal by-products introduced
- Spices import not permissible under Duty Free Import Authorisation
India FTA Update
- India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement come into effect from 1 October 2025
- Third round of India-New Zealand FTA negotiations conclude
- India, EU reaffirm commitment to early conclusion of FTA talks
- Taiwan pushes for rapid Free Trade Pact with India
- First round of negotiations for FTA with EAEU, including Russia, likely in early November
- India, Qatar likely to finalise terms of reference for FTA in early October
