India-UK Trade Deal Scotch Whisky Imports Held Up in Customs Row

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Indian customs authorities are detaining shipments of Scotch whisky over tariff calculation disputes.

The dispute poses an early operational challenge to the proposed India-UK free trade agreement.

Import tariffs on Scotch whisky in India currently reach up to 150 per cent.

UK exporters face potential port delays, storage costs, and supply chain disruptions while negotiations continue.

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