India waives all customs duties on cotton imports from June 1 to Oct 30, 2026

The government has temporarily exempted all customs duties and AIDC cess on cotton imports for a five-month window, aiming to cut input costs for textile and apparel manufacturers, particularly SMEs, while securing steady raw material supply through the peak production season.

— Filed Sat, 30 May, 2026, 20:05 IST · Source NDTV Profit · Updated

India has waived all customs duties and AIDC cess on cotton imports from June 1 to October 30, 2026, aiming to lower input costs for the textile and apparel industry, especially SMEs, and ensure consistent raw material supply.