From 1 April 2026, India removed the INR 1 million (Rs 10 lakh) per-consignment ceiling on courier exports through Notifications 33/2026 and 34/2026-Customs (N.T.). Uncleared goods can be returned or re-exported after 15 days if not prohibited or under enforcement action, re-import declarations for e-commerce returns carry more data, and authorised couriers bear storage charges on goods unclaimed beyond 30 days.
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Who it hits
What to prepare
- Review Indian courier export products for consignments that previously had to move as cargo
- Update return and re-import processes for the new declaration fields
- Set rules for unclaimed inbound goods, since couriers now carry storage costs after 30 days
Our reading
Sources
- How India's 2026 e-commerce export reforms benefit traders · India Briefing · 2026-03-31
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