CBIC / GST weekly summary
CBIC / GST updates 12-18 October 2026: NZ FTA duty cuts
CBIC notified the first India-New Zealand FTA duty cuts. GSTN opened FY 2025-26 annual returns and RCM self-invoice e-invoicing.
The week in brief
What changed
Customs notification 32/2026 gives effect to the first tranche of India-New Zealand FTA tariff concessions, capping basic customs duty, AIDC and Health Cess on listed goods.
GSTN enabled e-invoicing for recipient-generated self-invoices under reverse charge, for supplies from unregistered persons (RCMDOM) and import of services (RCMIMP). It applies at turnover of ₹5 crore or more.
GSTR-9 and GSTR-9C for FY 2025-26 open once all GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B returns for the year are filed. GSTN also posted FAQs on the 57th GST Council recommendations on registration, refunds and ITC.
Revised tariff values for edible oils, brass scrap, areca nut, gold and silver apply from 16 October. Notification 85/2026 revised drawback rates for gold and silver jewellery.
Mandalgarh in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, was notified as an inland container depot for import and export cargo.
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