AEPC: UK-bound apparel arriving on/after 15 July likely to capture India-UK CETA duty benefits

Apparel Export Promotion Council signals that shipments dispatched before the India-UK CETA effective date but landing in the UK on or after 15 July should qualify for preferential FTA tariffs, removing a key overhang for exporters with in-transit consignments.

— Filed Thu, 18 Jun, 2026, 17:12 IST · Source Apparel Resources India · Updated

AEPC indicates apparel shipments dispatched before but arriving in UK on or after 15th July, when India-UK CETA takes effect, are likely to qualify for preferential FTA duty benefits, easing exporter concerns over in-transit consignments.