The notification substitutes valuation tables under the Customs Act, reaffirming tariff values for edible oils, precious metals and select commodities with effect from 6 February 2026.
The notification substitutes tariff value tables under the Customs Act for key commodities. It reaffirms existing tariff values and provides clarity on valuation benchmarks effective 4 February 2026.
The notification substitutes tariff value tables but keeps all existing values unchanged. Importers continue to apply the same benchmark values for duty calculation from 3 February 2026.
The notification introduces fully electronic baggage declarations, standard CBD forms, and risk-based checks to simplify passenger compliance and speed up customs clearance.
The new rules revise general free allowance, laptop eligibility, and jewellery limits. Passengers must now assess baggage entitlements under the updated framework effective February 2026.
The amendment updates Rule 4 of the Deferred Payment of Import Duty Rules with new monthly timelines. Importers must now pay deferred duty by the 1st of the following month, with a special rule for March.
The government expands the deferred duty payment scheme by adding manufacturer importers as an eligible class. The key takeaway is a cash-flow relief through deferred customs duty payments until 31 March 2028.
The government revised excise rules to formally define how maximum machine speed is calculated for tobacco packing machines. The key takeaway is a standardized formula based on RPM, gear ratio, and cups or funnels.
The notification updates tariff values for edible oils, brass scrap, gold and silver for customs valuation. Importers must apply the revised benchmark values from 31 January 2026.
The notification substitutes updated tariff tables for specified imports while retaining existing values. The key takeaway is valuation continuity for listed goods from 30 January 2026.
