Government Imposes Production-Capacity Based Excise Duty on Tobacco from Feb 2026

S भारत सरकर GOVERNMENT COM I OF INDIA सत्यमेव जयते Tobacco, jhangha flavoured tobacco and gutkha manufacturers take note देशवाकर Mo 3MP JMP 56558 mo MD mp Mo Excise duty to be imposed on the basis of production capacity from February 1, 2026 On tobacco, jhangha flavoured tobacco and gutkha, when manufactured with the help of packing machines and packed in pouches, the same will be charged on the basis of production capacity from February 1, 2026 Previously registered taxpayers are not required to register for new Central Excise registration As per the rules, manufacturers are required to declare in a specified format the details of the machines in their premises between February 1, 2026 and February 7, 2026 The concerned Deputy/Assistant will submit to the concerned. Sr. No. Compliance 9. 1. Central Excise Duty Payment for one month Central Excise Stent for one month Scheduled Date 06th of the same month 10th of the same month CBC 15502/13/0048/2526 In other sectors like tin sector, retail Duty will be paid on the above calculated Selling price (on reduced basis) For more details see Notification No. 04/2025-Central Excise, dated December 31, 2025 X @cbic_india f@cbicindia = @CBICINDIA @ @cbicindia I @CBICIndia www.cbic.gov.in