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India Slotted into 10% Tariff Tier Under US Section 301 Forced Labour Measures
✍️ BusinessLine
🗓 26 Jul 2026, 10:48 AM
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The United States has placed India in the lower tariff tier, imposing a 10% duty under its Section 301 forced‑labour review, according to the Indian government.
The United States has placed India in the lower tariff tier, imposing a 10% duty under its Section 301 forced‑labour review.
Under Section 301, the US can impose tariffs on goods from countries that violate certain trade or labour standards. India has been identified as a country where forced labour concerns exist.
The Indian government confirmed the move and said it would engage with the US to address the concerns.
The 10% tariff will apply to a range of Indian goods, potentially affecting exporters and consumers.
Under Section 301, the US can impose tariffs on goods from countries that violate certain trade or labour standards. India has been identified as a country where forced labour concerns exist.
The Indian government confirmed the move and said it would engage with the US to address the concerns.
The 10% tariff will apply to a range of Indian goods, potentially affecting exporters and consumers.