CBIC introduces one-time relief measure for eligible units in SEZs to sell manufactured goods in Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) at concessional customs duty rates to address concerns arising due to global trade disruptions, as announced in Union Budget 2026-27

India, April 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Present customs duties (including BCD, AIDC, Health Cess)

Concessional rate for eligible SEZ units under the relief window

7.5%

6.5%

10%

9%

12.5%, 15%

10%

20%

12.5%

Between 20% and 30%

15%

Between 30% and 40%

20%

In pursuance of the Union Budget 2026-27 announcement to address the concerns faced by the manufacturing units in the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) due to ongoing global trade disruptions, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) today introduced a special one-time relief measure to facilitate sales by eligible manufacturing units in SEZs to the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) at concessional rates of duty.

The Union Budget announcement is being...