New Delhi: The USA has imposed an extra 25 p.c tariff on Indian merchandise, efficient August 27, 2025. Nonetheless, restricted aid has been provided by means of in-transit exemptions. Items shipped earlier than 12:01 am EST on August 27 and people cleared for consumption earlier than September 17, 2025, could keep away from the 50 p.c responsibility—supplied importers certify compliance underneath the revised Harmonised Tariff Schedule.

Exempt classes embody iron, metal, aluminium, copper, passenger automobiles, mild vans, auto elements, prescription drugs, and electronics comparable to semiconductors, cellphones, and tablets.

India, one of many worst-affected international locations, faces steep tariff hikes underneath President Trump’s commerce crackdown, which he linked to India’s continued imports of Russian crude oil. Whereas Indian refiners like IOC and Reliance are anticipated to reduce on Russian purchases, they’re unlikely to halt them altogether—signalling New Delhi’s intent to steadiness power safety with world strain.