Government of India Customs Notification of 30 May 2025 — Basic Customs Duty on Crude Palm Oil, Crude Soybean Oil and Crude Sunflower Oil Cut from 20% to 10% (effective 1 June 2025)

The Government of India, through the Ministry of Finance and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs, cut the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on crude palm oil (CPO), crude soybean oil and crude sunflower oil in 2025. Based on the title and metadata, the BCD rate was reduced from 20% to 10% by a notification dated 30 May 2025, effective from 1 June 2025. The change is relevant to businesses involved in trading and importing crude vegetable oils into India, one of the largest destination markets for Indonesian palm oil.

Key points

• Products covered: crude palm oil (CPO), crude soybean oil and crude sunflower oil.
• The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) rate was cut from 20% to 10%.
• The change was made by a notification dated 30 May 2025.
• Effective date: 1 June 2025.
• Issuer: Government of India — Ministry of Finance / Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.
• Status: in force.