New Indian customs duty affecting UK exporters of books
Trade barrier summary
A 5% customs duty has been imposed on imported books as part of the Government of India’s Union Budget 2019-20. The duty is levied on all printed books, including covers for printed books and printed manuals.
Sectors affected
- Creative industries
Resolved
No
Date reported
8 July 2019
Last updated
7 December 2021
Public ID
PID-GWAOVB
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