India grants temporary customs duty relief for SEZ goods sold domestically
Change
India granted temporary reduced customs duties of 5%–12.5% on goods manufactured in special economic zones and sold into the domestic market, effective April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, available only to firms that began production by March 31, 2025.
Why it matters
Claiming the relief will require producers to substantiate their production-start dates, adding documentary and verification steps to routine export-to-domestic sales. Customs officials will need to incorporate eligibility checks into clearance processes, changing the compliance burden and timing for SEZ-origin shipments.
Implications
- • Special economic zone manufacturers must assemble and present verifiable production-start documentation to customs to access the lower duty rates.
- • India's customs authorities must update tariff application procedures and enforce eligibility checks for SEZ-origin goods during the relief window.
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