Applications for TRQ under India–UK CETA for 2027
DGFT Invites Applications for Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) under India–UK CETA for Calendar Year 2027 – Public Notice No. 39/2026-27
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), through Public Notice No. 39/2026-27 dated 6 November 2026, has invited fresh applications for the allocation of Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) under the India–United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) for Calendar Year 2027.
The invitation has been issued under paragraphs 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2023, read with the provisions of the earlier Public Notice No. 19/2026-27 dated 9 July 2026.
1. Application Window
Eligible applicants can submit fresh applications for TRQ allocation during the following period:
- Opening Date: 6 November 2026
- Closing Date: 21 November 2026
2. Products Covered and TRQ Allocation
The TRQ allocation covers specified categories of completely built-up (CBU) motor vehicles. The applicable product descriptions and quota quantities are outlined below:
| Category | Description | TRQ Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger vehicles – Category I | Vehicles with engine capacity not exceeding 1,500 cc | 6,000 |
| Passenger vehicles – Category II | Petrol vehicles with engine capacity exceeding 1,500 cc but not exceeding 3,000 cc; or diesel vehicles exceeding 1,500 cc but not exceeding 2,500 cc | 6,000 |
| Passenger vehicles – Category III | Petrol vehicles with engine capacity exceeding 3,000 cc; or diesel vehicles with engine capacity exceeding 2,500 cc | 12,500 |
| Goods transport vehicles | Motor vehicles designed for transportation of goods, excluding electric and hydrogen fuel vehicles, imported in CBU condition | 2,750 |
Important: The passenger vehicle categories cover goods that have not been registered anywhere before importation and are imported as Completely Built Units (CBUs).
3. Applicable Customs Tariff Classification
The specified passenger vehicle categories are covered under the following ITC (HS) tariff headings:
- 87032110, 87032191, 87032199
- 87032210, 87032291, 87032299
- 87032310, 87032391, 87032399
- 87032410, 87032491, 87032499
- 87033110, 87033191, 87033199
- 87033210, 87033291, 87033299
- 87033310, 87033391, 87033399
For goods transport motor vehicles, the applicable tariff headings are:
- 87041010
- 87042100
- 87042200
- 87042300
- 87043100
- 87043200
4. Import Procedure
Imports falling under the above categories will be governed by the prescribed arrangements and procedures under Annexure-VII of Appendix 2A of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2023.
These procedures were notified through DGFT Public Notice No. 19/2026-27 dated 9 July 2026.
5. Effect of the Public Notice
Through this notification, DGFT has opened a fresh application window for the allocation of Tariff Rate Quota under the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement for Calendar Year 2027.
Interested applicants dealing in the specified categories of motor vehicles should ensure that their applications are submitted within the prescribed period of 6 November 2026 to 21 November 2026, subject to the applicable eligibility conditions and procedural requirements.
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