The India-UK CETA quota process for 2027 has opened, with the commerce ministry inviting importers to apply for tariff rate quotas (TRQs) on specified products, including passenger cars. Applications can be submitted from November 6 to November 21, 2026, according to a Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) public notice.
The Press Trust of India reported on Friday, November 6, 2026, that the quotas fall under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which took effect on July 15, 2026. TRQs allow the specified products to enter India at concessional duty rates.
What Does the DGFT Notice Say About India-UK CETA Quota Applications?
The DGFT notice states that applications “are invited for the specified products during the period from November 6, 2026 to November 21, 2026.” The commerce ministry asked importers to apply within that window for quotas covering 2027.
Which Products Are Covered?
The PTI report names passenger cars among the specified products. It does not list the full set of products, and it does not give quota volumes or the concessional duty rates that apply. Importers will need to read the DGFT public notice itself for product-level detail.
Market and Trade Reaction
No industry or market reaction to the notice was found in the source report.
What Happens Next?
The application window closes on November 21, 2026. The report does not say how quotas will be allocated after the window closes, so that step is not covered here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the application window for the 2027 India-UK CETA quota?
The window runs from November 6 to November 21, 2026, as per the DGFT public notice cited in the PTI report.
Who issued the notice?
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issued the public notice, and the commerce ministry asked importers to apply.
When did the India-UK CETA take effect?
According to the PTI report, the agreement took effect on July 15, 2026.
Source: Press Trust of India via Business Standard, November 6, 2026.
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