**Policy Summary: Temporary Customs Duty Exemption on Cotton Imports**
The Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, has announced a temporary exemption of customs duty on cotton imports to balance the interests of domestic farmers and the textile industry. The exemption is scheduled to be in effect from June 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026.
**Key Objectives and Impact:**
* **Availability:** The measure is strategically implemented during the cotton off-season to ensure a steady supply of raw materials for the textile value chain.
* **Industry Support:** It aims to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by moderating input costs and enhancing the international competitiveness of Indian textile products.
* **Market Stability:** The policy seeks to maintain market stability and safeguard the interests of cotton farmers while addressing the needs of the industrial sector.
**Administrative Details:**
* **Issuing Authority:** Ministry of Textiles via PIB Delhi.
* **Posting Date:** May 30, 2026, at 5:28 PM.
* **Release ID:** 2267011.
* **Visitor Counter:** 677.
* **Available Languages:** The release is accessible in Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, and Malayalam.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Textiles: The primary ministry overseeing the temporary customs duty exemption to support the cotton value chain and textile industry.
Customs duty: The import tax temporarily exempted on cotton imports from June 1 to October 31, 2026, to ensure raw material availability and price stability.
MSMEs: A key stakeholder group within the textile industry supported by the measure through moderated input costs and enhanced competitiveness.
Ministry of Textiles
Government temporarily exempts Customs duty
on Cotton Imports from 1 June to 31 October
2026, balancing the interests of farmers and
Textile Industry
Posted On: 30 MAY 2026 5:28PM by PIB Delhi
Keeping the interests of cotton farmers and the entire cotton value chain at the forefront, the Government
of India has adopted a proactive and balanced approach by temporarily exempting customs duties on
cotton imports from 1 June to 31 October 2026.
The measure, implemented during the cotton off-season, will ensure adequate availability of cotton for the
textile industry, support MSMEs, moderate input costs, and strengthen the competitiveness of Indian
textiles—while safeguarding farmers’ interests and ensuring market stability.
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