Details of UK’s Liberalised Trade Rules for Sri Lankan Garment Sector Released

Details of UK’s liberalised trade rules for Sri Lankan garment sector released

Sri Lankan garment manufacturers will gain unprecedented access to UK markets under liberalised trade rules taking effect in early 2026, according to the British High Commission in Colombo. MORE..

UK expands tariff-free access for SL garment exports

The UK High Commission in Colombo said yesterday that new trade liberalisation rules coming into effect in 2026 will allow Sri Lankan garment manufacturers to source up to 100% of garment inputs from any country worldwide while maintaining tariff-free access to the UK. ..

JAAF welcomes UK’s liberalised trade rules of origin for apparel exports - Lanka Business News

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) today warmly welcomed the UK Government’s announcement of liberalised rules of origin under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), which will come into effect in early 2026. The reforms will allow Sri Lankan manufacturers to source up to 100% of inputs for garments from any country worldwide while continuing to enjoy tariff-free access to the UK market. This represents a significant upgrade to …

Sri Lankan Garment Sector to Gain Boost with UK’s Liberalised Trade Rules from 2026 - LNW Lanka News Web

Sri Lankan garment manufacturers are set to gain unprecedented access to UK markets under new liberalised trade rules coming into effect in early 2026. The reforms will allow manufacturers to source up to 100 percent of garment inputs from any country worldwide, while still enjoying tariff-free access to the UK. According to the British High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka benefits from the UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) as an …

JAAF hails UK origin rule reforms for Sri Lankan apparel exports

Sri Lanka’s Joint Apparel Association Forum hailed the UK’s plan to liberalise rules of origin under the DCTS from 2026, allowing garment makers to source 100 per cent of inputs globally while retaining tariff-free UK access. The move boosts competitiveness, jobs, and exports, with officials noting stronger trade ties and benefits for brands, consumers, and Sri Lanka’s economy.Sri Lanka’s Joint Apparel Association Forum hailed the UK’s plan to l…

UK Liberalises Trade Rules to Boost Sri Lankan Garment Exports from 2026 - LankaXpress

Sri Lankan garment manufacturers are set to gain unprecedented access to the UK market under liberalised trade rules scheduled to take effect in early 2026. The reforms, part of the UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), will allow Sri Lankan manufacturers to source up to 100% of garment inputs from any country while retaining tariff-free access to the UK. Currently, Sri Lanka enjoys ‘Enhanced Preference’ status under the DCTS, which a…