Written questions

Whisky: Import Duties

Commons · Question 87349 · Tabled 3 Nov 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 11 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Chris Law

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will hold discussions with his US counterpart on removing the 10% levy on Scottish whisky during forthcoming discussions on the UK-US trade deal.

Answer

Answered by Chris Bryant, 11 Nov 2025

We have already secured preferential access for Scotch whisky to the US market compared with other major economies and continue to have discussions on getting the best possible deal for all UK businesses and sectors.