Sourcing guide for American buyers
Import from India to United States
Current duty position, shipping lanes, payment terms and verified Indian manufacturers across all twenty sourcing categories.
- Nhava Sheva / Mundra to New York, Savannah, Los Angeles, Houston. 22–35 days.
Duty position: India to United States
Tariff action in forceMFN + 10% under Section 301, effective 24-07-2026.
India sits in the lower 10% tier. China and Vietnam are at 12.5% — Indian goods land 2.5 percentage points cheaper at the border than Chinese equivalents. Steel, aluminium and copper are instead subject to Section 232 at 50%, with no relief route.
Verified 09-08-2026. Confirm against your own tariff line before committing to a landed cost.
What American buyers source from India
Twenty categories, each with the duty position for this market, verified suppliers, MOQ and lead times.
925 Silver Jewellery & Findings
US MFN plus 10% under Section 301, effective 24-07-2026. India is in the lower tier — China and Vietnam are at MFN…
Attar, Itra, Oud & Perfume Oils
US MFN plus 10% under Section 301, effective 24-07-2026. India is in the lower tier — China and Vietnam are at MFN…
Human Hair, Wigs & Extensions
US MFN plus 10% under Section 301, effective 24-07-2026. India is in the lower tier — China and Vietnam are at MFN…
Handicrafts, Gifts & Home Decor
US MFN plus 10% under Section 301, effective 24-07-2026. India is in the lower tier — China and Vietnam are at MFN…
Non-Woven & Technical Textiles
US MFN plus 10% under Section 301, effective 24-07-2026. India is in the lower tier — China and Vietnam are at MFN…
Packaging Materials & Machines
US MFN plus 10% under Section 301, effective 24-07-2026. India is in the lower tier — China and Vietnam are at MFN…
Biodegradable Tableware & Briquettes
US MFN plus 10% under Section 301, effective 24-07-2026. India is in the lower tier — China and Vietnam are at MFN…
Marine & Seafood Products
US MFN plus 10% under Section 301, effective 24-07-2026. India is in the lower tier — China and Vietnam are at MFN…
Ayurvedic, Herbal & Wellness
US MFN plus 10% under Section 301, effective 24-07-2026. India is in the lower tier — China and Vietnam are at MFN…
Pre-Engineered Buildings & PUF Panels
US MFN plus 10% under Section 301. IMPORTANT: steel, aluminium and copper content instead falls under Section 232 at 50%, with no…
Electrical Equipment, Motors & Pumps
US MFN plus 10% under Section 301, effective 24-07-2026. India is in the lower tier — China and Vietnam are at MFN…
Industrial Machinery & Equipment
US MFN plus 10% under Section 301, effective 24-07-2026. India is in the lower tier — China and Vietnam are at MFN…
Readymade Garments & Apparel
US MFN of roughly 16.5% on cotton knits plus 10% under Section 301 — an effective rate near 27%. India nonetheless sits…
Agri Commodities: Rice, Spices & Tea
US MFN plus 10% under Section 301, effective 24-07-2026. India is in the lower tier — China and Vietnam are at MFN…
Gems, Jewellery & Fashion Jewellery
US MFN plus 10% under Section 301, effective 24-07-2026. India is in the lower tier — China and Vietnam are at MFN…
Building Materials, Panels & Boards
US MFN plus 10% under Section 301. IMPORTANT: steel, aluminium and copper content instead falls under Section 232 at 50%, with no…
Pharmaceuticals & Medical Disposables
US MFN plus 10% under Section 301, effective 24-07-2026. India is in the lower tier — China and Vietnam are at MFN…
Cotton Yarn, Fabrics & Home Textiles
US MFN plus 10% under Section 301, effective 24-07-2026. India is in the lower tier — China and Vietnam are at MFN…
Auto Components & Spares
US MFN plus 10% under Section 301. IMPORTANT: steel, aluminium and copper content instead falls under Section 232 at 50%, with no…
Chemicals, Dyes & Intermediates
US MFN plus 10% under Section 301, effective 24-07-2026. India is in the lower tier — China and Vietnam are at MFN…
Bags, Luggage & Leather Goods
US MFN plus 10% under Section 301, effective 24-07-2026. India is in the lower tier — China and Vietnam are at MFN…
Trade agreements affecting this lane
US Section 301 — Indian goods
MFN + 10% since 24-07-2026
Following the expiry of the Section 122 measure, the USTR final action in the Section 301 forced-labour investigations took effect at 12:01 a.m. on…
US Section 232 — metals
50% on steel, aluminium and copper
Goods already subject to Section 232 duties are broadly exempt from the Section 301 action, but carry their own materially higher rates: steel, aluminium…
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