The Government has removed customs duty on a wide range of agricultural equipment and inputs from January 1, 2026.
Under the Customs (Remittance of Customs Duty) Order, 2025, all customs duty is remitted on specific items imported for use in the agricultural sector, once they fall within the listed tariff headings and descriptions.
The items span crop production, livestock management and agro-processing. They include plastic mulch, UV-treated high-density polythene, seeding trays, grow bags and plant containers used in protected and hydroponic farming systems. Sharp sand and bricks used for hydroponics and grow boxes are also covered.
Beekeeping and small-scale processing inputs are included, such as honey buckets and spouts, along with chocolate-making moulds. Farmers importing ear tags, net pots and freight container farm equipment will also benefit from full duty relief.
The concessions extend to livestock and animal care equipment, including hoof trimmers, shearing machines, hair clippers and nose rings. For post-harvest handling and value-added processing, the order removes duty on mobile refrigeration and chilling units, contact freezers, grinding machines and commercial-grade juicers.
Grow lights imported specifically for agricultural purposes are also covered, reducing costs for indoor and controlled-environment farming.
The order makes clear that the relief applies only to the exact goods described under the listed tariff headings, even where those headings normally cover a broader range of products. Items not expressly listed remain subject to the usual customs regime.
