Centre Extends Customs Duty Exemption on Cotton Imports Till December 31
The Government of India has extended the customs duty exemption on cotton imports by two months till December 31, 2026, to ensure adequate availability of raw materials for the domestic textile...
The Government of India has extended the customs duty exemption on cotton imports by two months till December 31, 2026, to ensure adequate availability of raw materials for the domestic textile industry.
The extension, notified by the Department of Revenue under the Ministry of Finance through Notification No. 35/2026-Customs dated October 30, 2026, extends the existing exemption, which was scheduled to expire on October 31.
The decision aims to improve cotton availability for the domestic textile sector, address the demand for specialised cotton varieties and promote value addition across the textile and apparel value chain.
According to the government, the extension is expected to provide greater flexibility to textile and apparel manufacturers in meeting their raw material requirements and help ease input cost pressures.
The move is also expected to benefit Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), support uninterrupted production and strengthen the competitiveness of Indian textiles in domestic and international markets.
The extension is aimed at ensuring a steady supply of raw materials while improving operational flexibility for manufacturers across the cotton-based textile and apparel sector.
The Ministry of Textiles said it remains committed to developing a competitive, resilient and globally integrated textile industry, with a focus on value addition, employment generation and the long-term growth of the entire textile value chain.
-PIB
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