India said around 45% of its exports to the United States are outside the scope of the new 10% additional duty imposed under US Section 301 measures. The remaining 55% of exports, however, are set to face the extra tariff, making the latest move significant for trade flows between the two countries.
The government indicated that discussions with Washington are still underway on the issue. Officials are continuing to engage with the US side as India assesses the impact of the tariffs and seeks clarity on how the measures will apply across different product categories.
A separate mechanism related to textiles is still pending, according to the government. That means part of the policy response affecting textile trade has not yet been finalized, leaving some uncertainty for exporters in that segment.
The development comes as India tracks the effect of the Section 301 action linked to alleged forced labour concerns. For exporters, the key takeaway is that a substantial share of shipments remains exempt, but more than half of India’s exports to the US could still become costlier under the additional duty.
