Tariff values from 1 October 2026: crude palm oil US$ 1,229, gold US$ 1,339 per 10 grams, silver US$ 1,965 per kg — Notification 80/2026-Customs (N.T.)
CBIC has substituted the tariff value tables for edible oils, brass scrap, gold, silver and areca nuts under Notification No. 36/2001-Customs (N.T.). The new values apply from 1 October 2026. The areca nut value is unchanged at US$ 11,574 per metric ton.
Key facts
- In force
- 1 October 2026
- Who it affects
- Importers of palm oil, palmolein, crude soya bean oil, brass scrap, gold, silver and areca nuts; customs brokers
- What it is
- Rule change
- Section
- Customs
- Published
- 30 September 2026
In 30 seconds
- Notification No. 80/2026-Customs (N.T.) is dated 30 September 2026 and comes into force on 1 October 2026.
- Crude palm oil: US$ 1,229 per MT; RBD palmolein: US$ 1,251 per MT; crude soya bean oil: US$ 1,280 per MT.
- Brass scrap (all grades): US$ 8,149 per MT.
- Gold: US$ 1,339 per 10 grams; silver: US$ 1,965 per kilogram.
- Areca nuts: US$ 11,574 per metric ton — no change.
हिंदी में सार
CBIC ने Notification 80/2026-Customs (N.T.) (30 सितंबर 2026) से खाद्य तेल, पीतल स्क्रैप, सोना, चाँदी और सुपारी के टैरिफ़ मूल्य बदले हैं, जो 1 अक्टूबर 2026 से लागू हैं। क्रूड पाम ऑयल US$ 1,229 प्रति टन, क्रूड सोयाबीन तेल US$ 1,280 प्रति टन, पीतल स्क्रैप US$ 8,149 प्रति टन, सोना US$ 1,339 प्रति 10 ग्राम और चाँदी US$ 1,965 प्रति किलो। सुपारी का मूल्य US$ 11,574 प्रति टन पर यथावत है।
What the notification does
CBIC fixes tariff values for certain goods under section 14(2) of the Customs Act, 1962. Notification No. 80/2026-Customs (N.T.) dated 30 September 2026 substitutes Table-1, Table-2 and Table-3 of Notification No. 36/2001-Customs (N.T.) dated 3 August 2001. It comes into force on 1 October 2026. The principal notification was last amended by Notification No. 75/2026-Customs (N.T.) dated 15 September 2026.
Table-1: edible oils and brass scrap
| Tariff item | Goods | Tariff value (US$ per metric tonne) |
|---|---|---|
| 1511 10 00 | Crude Palm Oil | 1229 |
| 1511 90 10 | RBD Palm Oil | 1240 |
| 1511 90 90 | Others – Palm Oil | 1235 |
| 1511 10 00 | Crude Palmolein | 1248 |
| 1511 90 20 | RBD Palmolein | 1251 |
| 1511 90 90 | Others – Palmolein | 1250 |
| 1507 10 00 | Crude Soya bean Oil | 1280 |
| 7404 00 22 | Brass Scrap (all grades) | 8149 |
Table-2: gold and silver
| Sl. No. | Goods | Tariff value (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gold, in any form, where the benefit of serial number 194 of Notification No. 45/2025-Customs dated 24 October 2025 is availed (Chapter 71 or 98) | 1339 per 10 grams |
| 2 | Silver, in any form, where the benefit of serial number 195 of Notification No. 45/2025-Customs is availed (Chapter 71 or 98) | 1965 per kilogram |
| 3 | Silver in any form other than medallions and silver coins of silver content not below 99.9% or semi-manufactured forms under sub-heading 7106 92; and such medallions, coins and semi-manufactured forms other than imports through post, courier or baggage (Chapter 71) | 1965 per kilogram |
| 4 | Gold bars, other than tola bars, bearing the manufacturer’s or refiner’s engraved serial number and weight in metric units; gold coins of gold content not below 99.5% and gold findings, other than imports through post, courier or baggage (Chapter 71) | 1339 per 10 grams |
For entry 3, “silver in any form” does not include foreign currency coins, jewellery made of silver or articles made of silver. For entry 4, “gold findings” means a small component such as a hook, clasp, clamp, pin, catch or screw back used to hold the whole or a part of a piece of jewellery in place.
Table-3: areca nuts
| Tariff item | Goods | Tariff value (US$ per metric ton) |
|---|---|---|
| 0802 80 | Areca nuts | 11574 (no change) |
What importers should do
For imports of these goods from 1 October 2026, use the tariff values in the tables above; they replace the tables as last amended on 15 September 2026.
Questions and answers
From when do the new tariff values apply?
From 1 October 2026, as stated in Notification No. 80/2026-Customs (N.T.) dated 30 September 2026.
What is the tariff value of gold and silver?
Gold: US$ 1,339 per 10 grams. Silver: US$ 1,965 per kilogram.
Has the tariff value of areca nuts changed?
No. It remains US$ 11,574 per metric ton; the notification itself marks it as “no change”.
Which goods are covered by the notification?
Crude and RBD palm oil, crude and RBD palmolein, other palm oil and palmolein, crude soya bean oil, brass scrap of all grades, gold, silver and areca nuts.
Published 30 September 2026. Updated 8 October 2026. This report is for general information and is not professional advice. Read the source document before acting on it.