Government of India Extends Cotton Import Duty Exemption Until 31 December 2026
The Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, Government of India, has issued Notification No. 35/2026-Customs dated 30 October 2026, extending the validity of the existing customs duty exemption on cotton imports.
Under this notification, the government has amended Notification No. 19/2026-Customs dated 30 May 2026. The deadline previously set for 31 October 2026 has been extended to 31 December 2026.
This extension provides an additional two months under the existing duty exemption notification and is an important policy development for India's cotton and textile industry.
Cotton traders, ginners, spinning mills, importers, and other stakeholders across the cotton value chain should take note of this revised deadline while planning their import requirements and procurement activities.
Notification Details:
Note: This notification extends the specified period under the existing customs duty exemption notification. Stakeholders should refer to the official Gazette notification for the applicable terms and conditions.
Source: Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Notification No. 35/2026-Customs, dated 30 October 2026.
