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.
Customs has replaced valuation tables while maintaining current tariff benchmarks. The move ensures consistency in import valuation practices.
The notification substitutes tariff value tables but keeps rates unchanged for key imports like edible oils, metals, and areca nuts. The takeaway is continued certainty in customs duty assessment from 23 January 2026.
The notification replaces existing forms under the postal export regulations. Exporters must now use the revised formats from the date of publication.
Tariff values for precious metals and key edible oils have been reset through substituted tables. This provides clarity and uniformity in valuation where notified.
