The Indian government has extended the customs duty exemption on essential petrochemical imports by 15 days, now valid until July 15, 2026. This measure, initially introduced due to disruptions from the West Asian conflict, aims to maintain domestic availability of petrochemicals. The extension is intended to facilitate a smooth transition for industries reliant on these imports, including plastics, packaging, and pharmaceuticals.
The Government had earlier provided a full Customs Duty exemption on imports of critical petrochemical products till 30thJune 2026, as a temporary and targeted relief in view of the conflict in West Asia and the consequent disruptions in global supply chains.
The exemption was provided to ensure su
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FAQ :
The government has extended the full customs duty exemption on imports of critical petrochemical products.
The exemption is now valid until July 15, 2026.
The exemption was initially introduced as a temporary relief due to disruptions in global supply chains caused by the conflict in West Asia, and to ensure sufficient domestic availability of petrochemicals while Indian companies focused on LPG production.
The extension is expected to benefit sectors dependent on petrochemical feedstock and intermediates, including plastics, packaging, textiles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, automotive components, and other manufacturing segments.
No, the list of products covered by the exemption remains the same as previously notified.