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Fabric export · United Kingdom
Fabric from India to the UK, duty-free under CETA
Since 15 July 2026, Indian textiles enter the UK at 0% duty under the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, down from up to 12%. We ship wholesale cotton, linen and printed fabric with the origin paperwork done.
- UK duty
- 0% (was 8%)
- In force
- 15 July 2026
- Minimum
- 200 kg per fabric
- Shipping
- Sea or air
In short
Indian cotton and linen fabric enters the UK at 0% import duty under the India–UK CETA, in force since 15 July 2026, when it carries a valid origin declaration. Fabric was 8% and apparel 12% before. Klothewala ships wholesale fabric to the UK from 200 kg per fabric and prepares the origin declaration.
Updated · Klothewala, Tirupur
How do you import fabric from India to the UK duty-free?
- Duty
- 0% on Indian fabric (HS 52, 53, 60) and apparel with a valid origin declaration. VAT is still due at import.
- Origin rule
- Change of tariff heading plus 35–40% Indian value. Cotton grown and spun in India passes; we check linen woven from imported yarn fabric by fabric.
- Paperwork
- Commercial invoice, packing list and a CETA origin declaration registered through India’s DGFT platform.
- Terms
- FOB Chennai or Tuticorin, CIF to a UK port, or delivered duty paid to your warehouse.
- Labelling
- UK rules require fibre composition labels on finished goods; we supply exact composition and care data with each lot.
Import duty on Indian fabric (October 2026)
| Market | Cotton & linen woven | Knit fabric | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 0% | 0% | India–UK CETA, in force since 15 July 2026 |
| Australia | 0% | 0% | India–Australia ECTA, all lines at zero from 1 January 2026 |
| European Union | 8% | 8% | India–EU FTA concluded January 2026; zero duty expected when it takes effect (about 2027) |
| United States | MFN + additional duties | MFN + additional duties | Rates changed several times in 2026; we quote delivered duty paid |
Duty-free entry needs a valid origin declaration, which we prepare. Linen woven from imported European yarn may not qualify for the UK zero rate; we check origin for each linen fabric before quoting.
Fabrics
Send a fabric brief
Tell us the fabric, weight, quantity and destination. We reply within one working day with options from our mills and a swatch card offer.
Frequently asked questions
No, as of 15 July 2026. The India–UK CETA removed duty on 1,143 textile tariff lines. Fabric previously paid 8% and apparel 12%. You still pay import VAT.
A CETA origin declaration from the exporter on the invoice, plus the usual commercial invoice and packing list. We prepare and register it.
Only if it meets the 35–40% Indian value rule. Linen woven from imported European yarn may not, so we check each linen fabric and state the duty in the quote.
In your language
Bangalore — Head Office
Klothewala
Koramangala, Bengaluru
Karnataka 560034, India
Mon–Sat · 9:00–18:00 IST
Tirupur — Production Unit
KWI Apparels, Tiruppur
No.49, 1st Floor, Anna Street
Sri Venkateswara Nagar, Sirupooluvapatti Ring Road
Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu 641652, India
Knitwear manufacturing · Export-ready
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