CBIC / GST notification 68/2026-CUSTOMS (N.T.) · 31 Jul 2026
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68/2026-Customs (NT) : Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils,Brass Scrap, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver
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Check the official recordThe Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has issued an amendment to the principal notification regarding tariff values for specific imported goods. The notification updates the tariff values for various types of palm oil, crude soya bean oil, brass scrap, gold, silver, and areca nuts. These values are utilized for customs valuation purposes under the Customs Act, 1962. The revised tables replace the existing entries in the principal notification. The changes are applicable to imports of these specified commodities effective from August 1, 2026.
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[TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA, EXTRAORDINARY, PART-II, SECTION-3, SUB-SECTION (ii)] Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
Notification No. 68/2026-CUSTOMS (N.T.)
New Delhi, 31st July, 2026 09 Shravan, 1948 (SAKA)
S.O. … (E).– In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962), the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs, being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient to do so, hereby makes the following amendments in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue), No. 36/2001-Customs (N.T.), dated the 3rd August, 2001, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, Section-3, Sub-section (ii), vide number S. O. 748 (E), dated the 3rd August, 2001, namely:- In the said notification, for TABLE-1, TABLE-2, and TABLE-3 the following Tables shall be substituted, namely: - “TABLE-1
| Sl. No. | Chapter/ heading/ sub-heading/tariff item | Description of goods | Tariff value (US $Per Metric Tonne) |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
| 1 | 1511 10 00 | Crude Palm Oil | 1211 |
| 2 | 1511 90 10 | RBD Palm Oil | 1212 |
| 3 | 1511 90 90 | Others – Palm Oil | 1212 |
| 4 | 1511 10 00 | Crude Palmolein | 1222 |
| 5 | 1511 90 20 | RBD Palmolein | 1225 |
| 6 | 1511 90 90 | Others – Palmolein | 1224 |
| 7 | 1507 10 00 | Crude Soya bean Oil | 1255 |
| 8 | 7404 00 22 | Brass Scrap (all grades) | 7639 |
TABLE-2
| Sl. No. | Chapter/ heading/ sub-heading/tariff item | Description of goods | Tariff value (US $) |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
| 1. | 71 or 98 | Gold, in any form, in respect of which the benefit of entries at serial number 194 of the Notification No. 45/2025-Customs dated 24.10.2025 is availed | 1323 per 10 grams |
| 2. | 71 or 98 | Silver, in any form, in respect of which the benefit of entries at serial number 195 of the Notification No. 45/2025-Customs dated 24.10.2025 is availed | 1875 per kilogram |
| 3. | 71 | (i) Silver, in any form, other than medallions and silver coins having silver content not below 99.9% or semi-manufactured forms of silver falling under sub-heading 7106 92; (ii) Medallions and silver coins having silver content not below 99.9% or semi-manufactured forms of silver falling under sub-heading 7106 92, other than imports of such goods through post, courier or baggage. Explanation. - For the purposes of this entry, silver in any form shall not include foreign currency coins, jewellery made of silver or articles made of silver. | 1875 per kilogram |
| 4. | 71 | (i) Gold bars, other than tola bars, bearing manufacturer’s or refiner’s engraved serial number and weight expressed in metric units; (ii) Gold coins having gold content not below 99.5% and gold findings, other than imports of such goods through post, courier or baggage. Explanation. - For the purposes of this entry, “gold findings” means a small component such as hook, clasp, clamp, pin, catch, screw back used to hold the whole or a part of a piece of Jewellery in place. | 1323 per 10 grams |
TABLE-3
| Sl. No. | Chapter/ heading/ sub-heading/tariff item | Description of goods | Tariff value (US $ Per Metric Ton) |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) |
| 1 | 080280 | Areca nuts | 10785 (i.e., no change)” |
INDRAJIT PANDA, Under Secretary
Note: - The principal notification was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part- II, Section-3, Sub-section (ii), vide Notification No. 36/2001–Customs (N.T.), dated the 3rd August, 2001, vide number S. O. 748 (E), dated the 3rd August, 2001 and was last amended vide Notification No. 63/2026-Customs (N.T.), dated the 15th July 2026, e-published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, Section-3, Sub-section (ii), vide number S.O. 3888 (E), dated 15th July 2026.
