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2026-05-18 12:08:20 -

AEPC Seeks Zero Duty On Cotton Imports
The Apparel Export Promotion Council has urged the central government to reduce import duty on cotton to zero from the current 11 percent, warning that rising raw material costs and tightening domestic supplies are impacting the competitiveness of India’s textile and apparel sector. AEPC Chairman A. Sakthivel led a delegation of industry representatives that met Union Ministers Piyush...

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The Indian Textile Journal added blog Fashion Media & Publications
2026-06-02 07:33:23 -

Cotton imports exempted from customs duty
The government has exempted cotton imports from customs duties for five months to improve raw material availability for India’s textile sector. The exemption applies to cotton under tariff heading 5201 from 1 June to 31 October 2026. Imports during this period will attract zero basic customs duty and zero Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess. The Ministry of Finance notified...

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2026-05-25 11:36:29 -

Government Reviewing 11% Duty on Raw Cotton Imports
Textile industry seeks removal of levy amid supply-demand gap concerns The government is in an “advanced stage of consultation” regarding the 11% customs duty on imports of raw cotton, with a decision expected soon, according to a senior official. Discussions are underway among the finance, textiles and agriculture ministries as industry representatives continue to press for removal...

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