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The Ministry of Finance, Department of Revenue, has announced a significant customs duty exemption for raw sugar imports into India. Under Notification No. 30/2026-Customs, dated August 21, 2026, the Central Government has permitted duty-free imports of up to 10 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of raw sugar
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FAQ :
Up to 10 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of raw sugar is permitted for duty-free import.
The exemption is valid from August 21, 2026, up to and including October 31, 2026.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) will allocate the Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) to eligible importers.
Imports are electronically monitored through the Indian Customs EDI System (ICES), where authorised quantities are debited.
Raw sugar falling under tariff heading 1701 is eligible for the customs duty exemption.
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