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Garment Sourcing from India for UK Brands and Retailers
UK high-street retailers, online brands, schoolwear and workwear suppliers source garments from India's knit and woven clusters.
Since July 2026 the UK–India trade agreement has changed the duty picture for qualifying garments. Rules and sources are below.
Last reviewed: 28 October 2026
Garment buyers we support in the UK
UK retailers expect EAN barcodes, UK importer details on labels and strict ethical-trade documentation.
Garment import rules to check for UK
| Rule | What it means | Status | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK–India CETA in force | Since 15 July 2026, qualifying garments can claim reduced or zero duty with valid proof of origin. | Checked | gov.uk |
| DCTS graduation | Indian woven apparel (Ch. 62) and other textiles are graduated from DCTS until 31 Dec 2028, so CETA is the main preference route. | Checked | gov.uk |
| Textile labelling | The Textile Products (Labelling and Fibre Names) Regulations 2012 set fibre names and composition labelling. | Checked | legislation.gov.uk |
| UK REACH | Restricted substances such as certain azo dyes apply to garments sold in Great Britain. | Checked | hse.gov.uk |
| Modern Slavery Act statements | Larger businesses must publish an annual slavery and human trafficking statement covering supply chains. | Checked | gov.uk |
| Commodity code | Check CETA and standard rates for your garment code on the UK Trade Tariff. | Checked | trade-tariff.service.gov.uk |
General information checked on the date shown. It is not legal, customs or tax advice. Confirm your tariff code and product requirements with your customs broker or the official source before you order.
Labels, testing and documents
- Origin evidence
- Factory origin information collected at order stage for CETA claims.
- Labels
- Fibre composition, care and UK importer details.
- Ethical trade
- Recent social audit reports for each factory.
Shipment and order planning
Indian garments usually ship to Felixstowe, Southampton or London Gateway. Collect origin documents from the start so the preference claim is not lost at entry.
Garment sourcing guides
UK garment buyer questions
Do Indian garments pay UK import duty?
Many qualifying garments have reduced or zero duty under the UK–India trade agreement since 15 July 2026, with valid proof of origin (checked 28 Oct 2026).
What origin evidence do I need?
A statement on origin or importer's knowledge, supported by the factory's material and process records. We collect these during production.
Do you support ethical-trade audits?
Yes. We review existing audits and coordinate new ones with accredited auditors.
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