The government has announced a five-month customs duty exemption on cotton imports from June 1 to October 30, aiming to boost raw material availability for the textile industry.
India waives customs duty on cotton imports from June 1 to October 31, 2026, targeting supply constraints that have been pushing up production costs for textile manufacturers. For procurement and sourcing teams in apparel and technical textiles, this five-month window lowers raw material input costs and improves margin visibility ahead of peak export and festival seasons.
The waiver is expected to reduce input costs for textile and apparel manufacturers
May 31, 2026
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What's the storyThe Indian government has announced a five-month exemption from customs duty on cotton imports, effective from June 1.
The step is aimed at increasing the availability of raw materials for the domestic textile industry.
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