The Indian government has reportedly indicated bulk Scotch shipments will qualify for the tariff cut agreed on whisky with the UK.
How much bulk Scotch shipments are taxed has become a hot political issue in India.
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In recent weeks, distillers operating in India have been had visits from tax officials who said bulk Scotch was not subject to the lower 75% tariff struck with the UK.
Yesterday, Reuters reported government officials met industry representatives on Monday to discuss the issue. According to the news agency, the officials assured the executives bulk shipments would be eligible.
“We are potentially moving towards a resolution. Bulk Scotch whisky imports are indeed part of concessions under the trade deal,” an unnamed government source familiar with the discussions told Reuters.
