India UK CETA – Updated FAQ and questionnaire seeking suggestions from members
No. CLE-HO/POL/CIRCULAR/25
17th October 2025
Members of the Council.
Sub : India UK CETA – Updated FAQ and questionnaire seeking suggestions from members
Dear Member
As you are kindly aware, the India UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will come into force once it is ratified by the UK Parliament.
The India – UK CETA will facilitate elimination of import duty in UK for export from India in respect of products namely Leathers (Chapter 41) Leather and Synthetic Products (Chapter 42), Fur and fur products (Chapter 43) and Footwear and Footwear Components (Chapter 64).
Export of leather, leather products and footwear to UK grew from 453.9 mn in 2023 to USD 494.4 mn in 2024. UK accounted for 8.97% in India’s export of USD 5511.60 mn in 2024. India has a market share of 5.66% in UK (India’s export during 2024 – USD 494.4 bn – UK’s import – USD 8726.90 mn) .
Exports from footwear and leather sector to UK are projected to grow from USD 494 million in 2024 to USD 1 billion in 2027 @ CAGR of 26.50%
With regard to the CETA, we had earlier circulated an FAQ contains details of duty exemptions. We are sending herewith the updated FAQ, containing details of major export products to UK and also duty structure in India for import of inputs, leathers and components.
We are also sending herewith a questionnaire, seeking your suggestions on enhancing exports to UK. Kindly send the duly filled questionnaire on or before 31st October 2025.
With kind regards
R. Selvam IAS
Executive Director
COUNCIL FOR LEATHER EXPORTS