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Trade Compliance

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Textile fabric rolls and bolts stacked in a warehouse with warm natural lighting — woven cotton, silk, and man-made filament fabrics for Indian import trade

Textile Fabric HSN Codes India: Full List with Duty Rates

India classifies textile fabrics under four HSN chapters. Woven cotton falls under Chapter 52, knitted fabric under Chapter 60, silk under Chapter 50, and man-made filament fabric under Chapter 54. GST on all fabric is 5%. BCD ranges from 10% to 20%.

26 Apr 202612 min read

Stack of official documents and customs forms with a gavel and licence certificate — representing the CBLR customs broker licence exam process in India

Customs Broker License CBLR Exam

Customs Broker License India 2026: NACIN Exam & CBLMS Process

India's CBLR exam, conducted by NACIN under CBIC, is a 150-MCQ test (450 marks, 60% to pass) covering Customs Law and Allied Laws, followed by an oral interview, leading to a Licensed Customs Broker (CHA) registration via CBLMS.

26 Apr 202611 min read

CBIC Notification 12/2026 Zero Import Duty Petrochemicals India

CBIC Notification Import Duty

CBIC Notification 12/2026: Zero Import Duty on 40 Petrochemicals — Full Breakdown

CBIC Notification 12/2026-Customs grants NIL Basic Customs Duty on 40 petrochemical products from April 2 to June 30, 2026. Here is the complete HSN list, filing procedure, and post-expiry planning guide.

20 Apr 202610 min read

Certificate of Origin in India Complete Guide 2026 All 6 Authorized Agencies

Certificate of Origin DGFT

Certificate of Origin in India: A Complete Guide to All 6 Authorized Agencies

India issues Certificates of Origin through six DGFT-authorized agencies. This guide covers how to apply via eCoO 2.0 portal, agency fees, documents required, and FTA preferential claims.

13 Apr 202610 min read