Government Amends Customs Tariff for Rice Imports, Introduces New Tariff Items with Nil Duty Effective May 2025

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....The GoI's Ministry of Finance issued Notification No. 28/2025-Customs amending prior customs notifications to align with changes in the Second Schedule of the Customs Tariff Act. The amendments specifically modify customs tariff classifications for various rice categories, including parboiled and semi-milled rice, introducing new tariff items 1006 30 11, 1006 30 19, 1006 30 91, and 1006 30 99. The notification establishes Nil customs duty for these specified rice categories and will come into force from 1st May, 2025, effectively updating the existing customs duty framework for rice imports and classifications.....