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India: Temporary import duty exemption on various chemical and plastic products

Announcement

01 Apr 2026

In April 2026, the Indian Ministry of Finance announced the reduction of import duties to zero per cent for various products across multiple chapters of the Harmonised System. The measure is applicable from 2 April 2026 until 30 June 2026.

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1

0 certainly harmful

0 likely harmful

1 liberalising

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Implementation date

02 Apr 2026

Revocation date:

No revocation date

End prolongation: 15 Jul 2026
Import tariff In force

On 30 June 2026, via Notification 22/2026-Customs, the amendment was extended until 15 July 2026.

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