Centre Extends Import Duty Exemption on Cotton Till December 2025

Textile and apparel sector seeks financial support to tide over challenges posed by U.S. tariff

Textile sector urges government for duty suspension on cotton, extended moratorium, and export benefits to tackle challenges.

Centre extends import duty exemption on cotton till December 31 - The Statesman

A day after the imposition of Trump tariffs on Indian goods, the central government announced the extension of the import duty exemption on cotton (HS 5201) from 30th September 2025 till 31st December 2025.

Govt extends cotton import duty exemption till December 31 - The Tribune

On August 19, government announced removal of 11 per cent import duty on raw cotton, effective immediately, till September 30 to support domestic textile industry.

Centre extends import duty exemption on cotton till December 2025

The Ministry of Finance announced an extension of the import duty exemption on cotton until December 31, 2025, to support textile exporters.

Centre extends import duty exemption on cotton till December 31

The temporary suspension of the duty is seen as a relief for the country's garment industry that is reeling from a steep 50 percent tariff on exports to the US

India Extends Duty-Free Cotton Imports To Counter U.S. Tariffs, Draws Criticism From Farmers

NEW DELHI – The Central Government has extended an important exemption on cotton-import charges until December 31, 2025. This is a smart measure to protect the domestic textile and apparel industry from escalating trade problems, especially the new 50% tariffs the US has put on Indian exports. The 11% customs duty was first put on hold on August 19, and it was supposed to end on September 30. However, it has now been extended for three more mont…