Additional 25% Tariff on India Products 

Additional 25% Tariff on India Products 

Effective Date:

• Applies to goods entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption on or after 12:01 a.m. EDT, Aug. 27.

Transit Exception:

• Goods are exempt if they meet both conditions:
  1. Loaded onto a vessel at the port of loading and already in transit on the final mode of transport into the U.S. before Aug. 27 at 12:01 a.m. EDT; and
  2. Entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before Sept. 17 at 12:01 a.m. EDT.

Tariff Rates:

• This tariff is in addition to:
  1. The IEEPA “reciprocal” tariff of 25% effective Aug. 7; and
  2. Any other applicable duties, fees, taxes, exactions, and charges.

Exclusions:
The tariff will not apply to:

1. Goods already subject to Section 232 tariffs (currently covering iron, steel, aluminum, copper, passenger vehicles, light trucks, and related parts).
2. Articles excepted under 50 USC 1702(b) (e.g., donations, informational materials).
3. Articles exempt from the reciprocal tariffs.
4. Goods properly entered under HTSUS Chapter 98, except:
   • 9802.00.80 → duty applies only to the value added abroad (not U.S. value).
   • 9802.00.40, 9802.00.50, 9802.00.60 → duty applies to the value of repairs, alterations, or processing performed in India.

CBP Guidance:

• U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a notice identifying the specific HTSUS subheadings to be used when declaring imports from India under any of these exemptions.

Here is the link to the CSMS # 66027027 – Guidance-Additional Duties on Imports from India.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact your Western Overseas Representative.