Customs notifications under Union Budget 2026 implement duty, exemption, deferred payment and baggage procedural changes.

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....Implementation of Union Budget 2026 changes establishes revised customs duty rates, rescinds specified exemptions, and amends tariff entries, producing immediate effect on import valuation and payable duty; Social Welfare Surcharge and Agricultural Infrastructure Development Cess are revised on specified goods, altering tax incidence accordingly. Deferred duty payment facilities are expanded to include eligible manufacturer importers with extended timelines, permitting deferred cashflow relief subject to prescribed conditions. New baggage rules and Customs Baggage (Declaration & Processing) Regulations introduce updated declaration procedure and processing requirements. Trade-facing circulars mandate automation in clearance, e-scheduling for examinations, and use of body worn cameras during physical inspections. CBIC notifications implement these measures from 01.02.2026.....