Export Cotton Textiles & Apparel from India to United Kingdom
Cotton Textiles & Apparel exported from India to United Kingdom is classified under HS 620342 and attracts a 12% MFN (applied) import duty in United Kingdom (World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS, 2023). Indian exporters can claim 4.3% of FOB under RoDTEP. United Kingdom imported $708.1M of this product in 2024, ranking #8 worldwide.
Duty & taxes in United Kingdom
Officially reported applied rates. Always confirm against the destination customs tariff before you contract.
| MFN applied duty | 12% |
| RoDTEP (India, on FOB) | +4.3% |
United Kingdom demand & world market
Mens, boys trousers & shorts, of cotton, not knit · OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade), 2024
Documents & compliance
The baseline Indian export set, plus what United Kingdom typically asks for on this product.
Buyers & importers in United Kingdom
Landed cost & Incoterms
EXW → FOB → CIF → freight → insurance → duty → local charges → landed cost.
Trade fairs in United Kingdom
Latest United Kingdom trade news
Cotton Textiles & Apparel → United Kingdom: questions exporters ask
Can I export Cotton Textiles & Apparel from India to United Kingdom?
Yes. Cotton Textiles & Apparel is traded under HS 620342. United Kingdom applies a 12% MFN (applied) duty (2023). You will need the standard Indian export documentation set plus any product-specific certification required by United Kingdom.
What is the HS code for Cotton Textiles & Apparel?
Cotton Textiles & Apparel falls under HS 620342 (related codes: 520100, 620342, 630260). Confirm the exact 8-digit national code with our HS code finder before filing the shipping bill.
How much import duty does United Kingdom charge on Cotton Textiles & Apparel?
12% — MFN (applied), as reported to World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS for 2023. Verify against the current United Kingdom customs tariff before contracting.
What export incentive can I claim from India?
RoDTEP at 4.3% of FOB value (DGFT Appendix 4R (RoDTEP schedule), effective 2026-05-01). It is issued as a transferable e-scrip. Confirm the exact 8-digit rate in Appendix 4R.
How big is the United Kingdom market for Cotton Textiles & Apparel?
United Kingdom imported $708.1M in 2024 — 2.77% of world imports and rank #8 of 224 importing countries (OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade)).
Which documents do I need?
Commercial invoice, packing list, shipping bill, bill of lading or airway bill and certificate of origin are the baseline. Preferential duty requires a valid origin certificate. Food, pharma and plant products additionally need phytosanitary, health or regulatory certificates for United Kingdom.
Are there verified buyers for Cotton Textiles & Apparel in United Kingdom?
Yes — Vametra currently holds 8 screened buyer records in United Kingdom, of which 1 match this HS family and 1 operate in Textiles & Apparel.
What will the landed cost be?
Landed cost = FOB + freight + insurance + 12% duty + local taxes and handling. Run the landed cost calculator for a worked figure in your own currency and Incoterm.
Cotton Textiles & Apparel to other markets
Same product, ranked by that market's own import demand.
Other products to United Kingdom
Same market, other product families we publish.