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India-UK Trade Deal Faces Early Test as Customs Hold Scotch Imports Over Tariff Row
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What Happened?
Indian customs are holding bulk Scotch whisky shipments from Pernod Ricard and Diageo, claiming they attract a 150% import duty. This dispute arises over whether concentrates qualify for a reduced tariff under the India-UK trade pact.
Key points
- Customs authorities are holding over 80 containers of bulk Scotch whisky.
- The dispute centers on whether concentrates qualify for a 75% reduced duty.
- A finance ministry memo supports the 150% duty on bulk Scotch shipments.
- Pernod Ricard and Diageo each have more than 40 containers held at ports.
- The Scotch Whisky Association estimates the trade agreement could increase exports by $1.34 billion over five years.
Key insights
- The customs dispute may lead to supply disruptions for Scotch whisky in India.
- The outcome could influence future trade negotiations between India and the UK.
- Industry lobbying may play a crucial role in resolving the tariff issue.
Why it matters
This dispute could affect the Scotch whisky market and trade relations between India and the UK.
Entities
Pernod Ricard· CompanyDiageo· CompanyIndia· CountryUK· CountryScotch Whisky Association· Organization
Source
Times of India
