Budget 2026: Personal Imports Cheaper, Baggage Rules Eased for Travelers

• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a reduction in tariff rates on personal imports from 20% to 10% in Budget 2026-27.
• Revised baggage clearance rules for international travel will simplify procedures and enhance duty-free allowances.
• The changes aim to ease costs for international travelers and streamline customs processes.
• Approvals for cargo clearances will be processed through a single window by year-end as part of broader customs reforms.
• Industry experts like ixigo's Aloke Bajpai and Rajnish Kumar anticipate improved passenger experience and faster airport processing.

Why It Matters: Budget 2026 makes personal imports cheaper and simplifies international baggage clearance for travelers.