Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 87349

Whisky: Import Duties

Tabled: 3 November 2025
Answered: 11 November 2025
Named Day

Question

Chris Law

Scottish National PartyDundee Central

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

Chris Bryant
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.