India Scotch Whisky Tariff Dispute Holds Up Pernod and Diageo Drinks

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Indian customs authorities have detained shipments of Scotch whisky from spirits producers Pernod Ricard and Diageo.

The hold-up stems from an administrative dispute over import duty calculations and tax classifications.

India charges import tariffs of up to 150 per cent on foreign spirits, a central issue in UK-India trade talks.

Scotch whisky represents Scotland's largest food and drink export, making border access in India critical for UK trade.

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