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Garment exporter from India to the UK

GoodBiz Apparels supplies UK importers, brands and retailers with men's and kids' knits, woven garments and jackets made in India through our partner factories. Since 15 July 2026, garments that meet the UK-India trade agreement's rules of origin can enter the UK duty free. We label and document each order to UK rules.

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Duty and the UK-India CETA

The UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) entered into force on 15 July 2026. On the UK Trade Tariff, the garment codes we checked, such as cotton T-shirts, knitted shirts and men's trousers, show 0% for India against a 12% third-country rate. The 0% rate applies only if the goods meet the agreement's rules of origin and your importer claims it with valid proof. Import VAT is charged on top, but young children's clothing is zero-rated under VAT Notice 714.

Proof of origin

The UK tariff lists three proofs for CETA claims: an origin declaration, a certificate of origin, or importer's knowledge. Tell us which one your importer will use before shipment, so the origin paperwork matches the invoice and packing list.

Labelling

Fibre content labels are compulsory under the Textile Products (Labelling and Fibre Composition) Regulations 2012, using the permitted fibre names. Where a garment has parts with different fibres, each part's content is shown. Care labels are not required by UK law, but most UK retailers ask for them. See the GOV.UK textile labelling guidance.

Product safety and children's wear

In Great Britain, the General Product Safety Regulations 2005 allow only safe products on the market. In Northern Ireland, the EU General Product Safety Regulation 2023/988 applies instead. For children's clothing, BS EN 14682 sets the rules for cords and drawstrings up to age 14. Tell us the age range and we check hoods, necklines and waists against it at sample stage.

Chemicals under UK REACH

UK REACH, run by the Health and Safety Executive, restricts certain substances in textiles, such as azo dyes that can release listed aromatic amines. Send us your restricted substances list and we pass it to the fabric mill and dye house. Lab testing can be arranged before shipment.

Documents, ports and transit

Your importer needs a GB EORI number. Each shipment carries a commercial invoice with the HSN code on every line, a packing list, the bill of lading or air waybill, and the proof of origin you chose. We ship from Nhava Sheva (JNPT), Mundra or Chennai to Felixstowe, Southampton or London Gateway. Sea transit is typically about 4 to 7 weeks, depending on routing. Air freight leaves from Bengaluru (BLR).

What to send us

Label artwork with fibre composition, plus care text if your retailer wants it
UK importer name, address and EORI number
The UK commodity code, if you have one, and your chosen proof of origin
Age range for children's styles and your restricted substances list

Sources and official links

Reviewed 2026-11-08. General guidance, not legal or customs advice. Rules change; confirm current requirements with your customs broker.

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Is there import duty on Indian garments in the UK now?

Since 15 July 2026, garments that meet the UK-India CETA rules of origin can enter at 0% when your importer claims the preference with valid proof of origin. Without a valid claim, the third-country rate applies, which is 12% on the garment codes we checked. Confirm your code on the UK Trade Tariff.

Do garments sold in the UK need care labels?

No. UK law requires fibre content labelling, not care labels. Most UK retailers still ask for care instructions, so send us your care text or symbols and we print them with the fibre label.

Do children's clothes pay import VAT in the UK?

Clothing designed for young children, within HMRC's size limits, is zero-rated for VAT under VAT Notice 714. Adult sizes pay the standard rate. Your importer or accountant confirms which styles qualify.