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  • India removes the ₹10 lakh limit on courier exports: what it means for Chennai exporters

    From 1 April 2026, India removed the ₹10 lakh value limit on commercial export consignments sent by courier. The change was announced by the Press Information Bureau after the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) amended the courier regulations.

    What changed

    • The ₹10 lakh cap per consignment on courier exports has been removed, so higher-value commercial consignments can now move by courier.
    • The amendments were made to the Courier Imports and Exports (Electronic Declaration and Processing) Regulations, 2010 (Notification 33/2026-Customs (N.T.)) and the Courier Imports and Exports (Clearance) Regulations, 1998 (Notification 34/2026-Customs (N.T.)).
    • A return-to-origin mechanism now covers unclaimed courier imports. Courier imports that remain uncleared beyond 15 days are to be returned through a simplified process.
    • A risk-based framework and a dedicated return module simplify the re-import of returned or rejected goods, which matters for online exporters who face high return rates.

    Why it matters for exporters in Chennai

    Until now, a high-value consignment could be pushed to conventional air or sea cargo only because of the value limit. With the cap gone, manufacturers, MSMEs, artisans and online sellers can use express courier for faster door-to-door delivery with tracking, even for higher-value consignments. That is relevant to businesses in Ambattur, Guindy and across Chennai that send samples or small production lots to overseas buyers.

    What to check before you ship

    • Make sure your invoice shows accurate descriptions, values and HS codes.
    • Check that you hold the registrations your goods need, for example an Importer Exporter Code for commercial exports, and any product-specific approvals.
    • Ask your courier which documents the carrier needs and how the customs declaration is filed.
    • Keep copies of all paperwork. Returned or rejected goods now follow a defined process.

    Rules depend on the goods and can change, so confirm details with your customs broker or a professional adviser. This article is general information, not legal advice.

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