India Hit with 25% Tariff for Russian Oil Use

Introduction

On August 27th the United States imposed an additional 25% tariff on most imports from India.

As published in this executive order from August 6th, the United States is taking action to address "threats" from Russia.

In this case, the United States is applying a 25% tariff on imports from India due to their consumption of Russia oil which props up the Russian economy.

Details

The August 6th announcement stated that the HTS would be updated to reflect this measure, which has now happened. The details are as follows:

Effective: August 27th, 2025

Source: Chapter 99, Subchapter III, Note 2(z)(i-x)

Updates:

The official change record to the HTS highlights 6 new HTS Headings.
One for the new tariff itself and the expected series of exemption from that tariff for various reasons.

• 9903.01.84 - 25% India Russian Oil Use Retaliatory Tariff
• 9903.01.85 - Exemption for goods of India already in transit
• 9903.01.86 - Exemption for critical goods
• 9903.01.87 - Exemption for Section 232 Articles
• 9903.01.88 - Exemption for Donations
• 9903.01.89 - Exemption for Information Materials

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