From April 1st, 2026, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is removing the £10 lakh limit on courier exports. This significant change aims to boost e-commerce, support MSMEs, artisans, and start-ups by offering greater flexibility and reducing costs. The reforms also introduce a streamlined 'Return to Origin' process for uncleared imports and simplify re-import procedures for returned goods.
In pursuance of Union Budget 2026-27 announcement, CBIC operationalises comprehensive reforms for e-commerce exports and courier trade to enhance ease of doing business from April 1, 2026
₹10 lakh cap on courier export consignments removed to boost e-commerce exports Measures to strengthen India's
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FAQ :
The Rs 10 lakh cap on courier exports will be removed from April 1st, 2026.
The main goal is to boost e-commerce exports, enhance ease of doing business, and strengthen India's global competitiveness, particularly for MSMEs, artisans, and start-ups.
The RTO mechanism is a simplified process to return uncleared or unclaimed imported goods (not prohibited or restricted) that have been at courier terminals for over 15 days, back to their origin.
The procedure for re-importing returned or rejected goods has been simplified, using a risk-based approach instead of consignment-wise verification, and a dedicated return module has been developed.
The Courier Imports and Exports (Electronic Declaration and Processing) Regulations 2010 and the Courier Imports and Exports (Clearance) Regulations, 1998 have been amended.