The Government had earlier provided a full Customs Duty exemption on imports of critical petrochemical products till 30^th June 2026, as a temporary and targeted relief in view of the conflict in West Asia and the consequent disruptions in global supply chains.

The exemption was provided to ensure sufficient availability of petrochemicals in the domestic market as Indian petroleum companies had been asked to concentrate on the production of LPG during this period. As the situation is gradually normalizing, to ensure a smooth and non-disruptive transition for the affected sectors, it has been decided to extend the said exemption by a further period of 15 days, that is, till 15th July 2026.The list of products covered remains the same as notified earlier.

The Government remains committed to supporting India's manufacturing sector. As before, the exemption is expected to benefit a wide range of sectors dependent on petrochemical feedstock and intermediates, including plastics, packaging, textiles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, automotive components and other manufacturing segments. This will also provide relief to consumers of final products.

Related Notifications :

NOTIFICATION NO. 22/2026-CUSTOMS

NOTIFICATION NO. 23/2026-CUSTOMS

Customs duty exemption on critical petrochemical imports extended to support supply chains and domestic availability. Full Customs Duty exemption on imports of critical petrochemical products has been extended until 15 July 2026 as temporary and targeted relief in view of the conflict in West Asia and disruptions in global supply chains. The extension is intended to ensure sufficient availability of petrochemicals in the domestic market, with the list of covered products unchanged from the earlier notification. The exemption is expected to support sectors dependent on petrochemical feedstock and intermediates and provide relief to consumers of final products.