India's dairy sector remains protected from duty concessions in Free Trade Agreement due to concerns over small farmers.
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India will not provide import tariff concession on cheese, dairy and apples.
India and UK signed the Free Trade Agreement on May 6, 2025.
An official stated that about 10% of tariff lines are included in sensitive items list.
Under EFTA, India has also not given concession in dairy sector to Norway and Switzerland.
Indian exports will get duty-free access on 99% of tariff lines covering almost all trade value.
The UK said Indian tariffs will be cut on 90% of tariff lines, with 85% becoming fully tariff-free within 10 years.
India-US talks are focusing on agriculture and dairy, aiming to improve market access by cutting tariffs and removing trade barriers.
India and the US plan to finalize the first part of a multi sector Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) by fall 2025.