DGFT Invites Applications for India–UK CETA Tariff Rate Quota
DGFT Invites Applications for India–UK CETA Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for Calendar Year 2026
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has invited applications for the allocation of Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs) under the India–United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) for Calendar Year (CY) 2026.
Eligible importers can submit their applications during the prescribed application window for specified categories of motor vehicles covered under the agreement.
Application Period
Applications for TRQ allocation will be accepted from 21 July 2026 to 4 August 2026.
Products Covered
The invitation covers specified Completely Built Unit (CBU) motor vehicles imported under the India–UK CETA, including:
Passenger Motor Vehicles
TRQ allocations have been notified for new passenger vehicles that have not been registered anywhere before importation. The quota is divided based on engine capacity:
- Engine capacity up to 1,500 cc – 2,329 units
- Engine capacity above 1,500 cc and up to 3,000 cc (petrol) or above 1,500 cc and up to 2,500 cc (diesel) – 2,329 units
- Engine capacity exceeding 3,000 cc (petrol) or exceeding 2,500 cc (diesel) – 4,658 units
Goods Transport Vehicles
The notification also covers Completely Built Unit (CBU) motor vehicles for the transport of goods, excluding electric and hydrogen fuel vehicles.
- TRQ Quantity: 1,164 units
Allocation Procedure
The import of the above products will be governed by the procedure and conditions specified in Annexure VII of Appendix 2A of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023, as notified earlier by DGFT.
Applicants should ensure that they satisfy all eligibility requirements and comply with the prescribed application process before submitting their requests for quota allocation.
Key Takeaway
Businesses planning to import eligible motor vehicles from the United Kingdom under the India–UK CETA should submit their TRQ applications within the notified period. Timely filing is important, as quota allocation determines the availability of preferential import benefits under the agreement.
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