DGFT invites applications for vehicle import quotas under India-UK FTA

New Delhi: The government Friday sought applications from importers seeking quotas to avail of duty concessions under the India-UK trade pact for 2027 for specified vehicles such as passenger cars.

The applications are for a quota of 24,500 cars with different engine capacities and 2,750 transport vehicles, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade said in a public notice.

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"Fresh applications for allocation of TRQ (tariff rate quota) under the India-United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) for CY 2027) are invited for the specified products during the period from November 6, 2026 to November 21, 2026," the DGFT said. The CETA came into effect on July 15.

In September, the DGFT approved applications from seven companies to import 642 cars under the CETA for the remainder of 2026. Under CETA, India has allowed import of 378,000 units of conventional-engine passenger cars, including in mass segment, from the UK at a concessional customs duty during the first 15 years of the implementation of the trade pact.

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Tariffs on automotive imports will fall to 10% from about 110% with TRQ on both sides. Only automakers, dealers and channel partners authorised by the manufacturers of vehicles originating in the UK are eligible to apply under the quota.