The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) has launched an outreach programme for its new Duty Deferment Scheme, designed to help eligible manufacturer importers, including MSMEs. This initiative, announced in the Union Budget 2026-27, allows businesses to defer import duty payments to a monthly basis, rather than paying upfront. The scheme aims to improve cash flow, speed up cargo clearance, and support domestic manufacturing.
CBIC organises outreach programme on Duty Deferment Scheme for Eligible Manufacturer Importers in New Delhi
CBIC Member (Customs), Delhi Chief Commissioner for Customs, Chief Commissioner, Delhi Customs (Preventive) Zone, and Chief Commissioner, DIC participate and deliberate on key benefits and mo
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FAQ :
The Duty Deferment Scheme allows eligible manufacturer importers to defer the payment of import duties, paying them on a monthly basis instead of upfront.
Eligibility includes manufacturer importers with a valid IEC, a minimum number of EXIM documents filed in the preceding financial year (25 for general, 10 for MSMEs), GST compliance, demonstrated financial solvency, and a clean compliance record.
The scheme is inclusive of MSMEs and aims to improve their liquidity, facilitate faster clearances, and enhance their overall competitiveness by allowing better import scheduling and working capital management.
Applications can be submitted online through the AEO portal (www.aeoindia.gov.in). The process is fully digital.
The scheme is valid for a period of two years, from 1 April 2026 up to 31 March 2028.