We changed the optics of being high-tariff nation: CBIC chairman Sanjay Agarwal

India’s average Customs tariff has reduced to 10.66% from 11.65%, aligning with ASEAN countries. This rationalisation aims to improve trade perceptions and support domestic manufacturing. The budget proposed to reduce the number of tariff rates and correct inverted duty structures, though agriculture items were excluded from this exercise. India’s average Customs tariff has reduced to 10.66% from 11.65%, aligning with ASEAN countries. This rationalisation aims to improve trade perceptions and support domestic manufacturing. The budget proposed to reduce the number of tariff rates and correct inverted duty structures, though agriculture items were excluded from this exercise.  Economic Times