Information

This barrier is unrelated to the end of the transition period, following the United Kingdom's departure from the EU.

Public ID: PID-GWAOVB

New Indian customs duty affecting UK exporters of books

in India

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

---

If a trade barrier is affecting your exports or investment from the UK, please let us know on report a trade barrier .

If you export goods you can check duties and customs procedures for your chosen market.