Customs duty exemption on cotton imports extended by two months, till 31 December 2026
On 31 October 2026, the Ministry of Textiles said the customs duty exemption on cotton imports, due to end on 31 October, has been extended by two months to 31 December 2026 through Notification No. 35/2026-Customs.
Summary
The Government of India has extended the existing customs duty exemption on cotton imports until 31 December 2026, the Ministry of Textiles announced on 31 October 2026. The Department of Revenue notified the change through Notification No. 35/2026-Customs dated 30 October 2026, extending the exemption, which was to end on 31 October 2026, by two months. The move aims to ensure cotton supply at competitive prices for the domestic textile industry and MSMEs while balancing the interests of cotton farmers.
Key facts
- Measure
- Customs duty exemption on cotton imports extended
- New end date
- 31 December 2026 (earlier 31 October 2026)
- Extension
- Two months
- Notification
- No. 35/2026-Customs dated 30 October 2026 (Department of Revenue)
- Aim
- Raw material availability for textile industry and MSMEs
Practice MCQs 2 questions
In October 2026, the customs duty exemption on cotton imports was extended up to which date?
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Correct answer: D — 31 December 2026
Which department notified the extension of the customs duty exemption on cotton imports through Notification No. 35/2026-Customs?
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Correct answer: A — Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance