CBIC Implements Self-Certification of Origin Under India–UK CETA

Circular No. 33/2026-Customs

F.No. 15021/71/2026-ICD-CBEC

Government of India
Ministry of Finance
Department of Revenue
Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs
(International Customs Division)

Hall No. 16049, Kartavya Bhawan-I
New Delhi, Dated: 13th July, 2026

CBIC has issued Circular No. 33/2026-Customs dated 13 July 2026 to implement the self-certification framework for Origin Declarations under the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), effective from 15 July 2026.

Under the framework, UK exporters or producers can self-declare the origin of goods for claiming preferential customs tariff treatment in India. Before making a preferential tariff claim, the Origin Declaration must be sent simultaneously to CBIC’s designated email address and the Indian importer’s ICEGATE-registered email address. After successful authentication, a Unique Reference Number (URN) will be issued. The Indian importer must quote this URN in the relevant Bill of Entry.

Authentication confirms the genuineness of the exporter or producer and the Origin Declaration, but does not automatically establish that the goods satisfy the applicable origin criteria. Customs authorities may separately verify the originating status of the goods.

An Origin Declaration will remain valid for 12 months and generally apply to a single shipment. For warehoused goods, the same URN may be used for multiple related ex-bond clearances, subject to prescribed conditions.

Preferential tariff benefits may also be claimed for eligible goods arriving in India on or after 15 July 2026, as well as goods already under customs control or warehoused on that date. In such cases, an Origin Declaration completed and authenticated on or after the effective date may be accepted, subject to compliance with the India–UK CETA Rules of Origin. CA Sansaar

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