The Ministry of Finance’s Department of Revenue has issued a fresh customs notification confirming that tariff values for several key imported commodities will remain unchanged.
The notification amends the earlier Notification No. 36/2001-Customs (N.T.) by replacing its existing three tables with updated versions that retain the previously applicable tariff values.
In the segment covering edible oils and brass scrap, the government has kept the tariff values unchanged across the board. Major edible oils such as crude palm oil, RBD palm oil, crude palmolein, RBD palmolein, and crude soyabean oil continue to attract the same tariff values as before.
Brass scrap, a widely traded item, also retains its tariff value of USD 6161 per metric tonne. This stability indicates that global prices have remained steady enough to avoid any need for revision.
The notification also confirms that tariff values for gold and silver remain unchanged. These values apply to imports availing benefits under Notification No. 45/2025-Customs dated October 24, 2025. Gold continues to be valued at USD 1336 per 10 grams, while silver remains at USD 1969 per kilogram.
The government has also listed separate entries for different forms of these metals, such as medallions, coins, bars, and semi-manufactured forms, while excluding silver jewellery and foreign currency coins from the scope of tariff valuation under the listed categories.
Additionally, the tariff value for areca nuts—a commodity frequently under scrutiny due to concerns relating to under-invoicing—also remains unchanged at USD 7142 per metric tonne. Maintaining fixed tariff values helps ensure uniformity and prevents revenue loss across customs stations.
Notification Details
Notification No.. 76/2025-CUSTOMS (N.T.)
Date: 11/12/2025
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