Government Grants Temporary Customs Duty Exemption on Raw Cotton Imports:

Government Grants Temporary Customs Duty Exemption on Raw Cotton Imports The Ministry of Finance, Government of India, has issued Notification No. 19/2026-Customs dated 30th May 2026 regarding the temporary exemption on the import of raw cotton into India from customs duties.

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