Order adds a 25% tariff to many Indian imports

U.S. Customs and Border Protection must collect an additional 25% tariff on covered Indian imports. The tariff covers articles from India entering the United States, including goods linked to India’s direct or indirect imports of Russian oil. The tariff is added to other duties and charges unless a section 232 action applies. It does not apply to articles exempted under federal emergency-powers law or listed in Annex II to Executive Order 14257. Goods in certain foreign-trade-zone categories must receive privileged foreign status unless they qualify for domestic status. The order is subject to applicable law and available appropriations. The tariff applies to goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from a warehouse on or after 12:01 a.m. Eastern time 21 days after August 6, 2025. A limited exception covers goods loaded and already in transit before that time if entered before 12:01 a.m. Eastern time on September 17, 2025.

Commerce must investigate other countries’ Russian-oil imports, and State must recommend whether the President should take action against them. The review covers countries that directly or indirectly import crude oil or petroleum products extracted, refined, or exported from Russia. Indirect imports include purchases through intermediaries or third countries when the oil can reasonably be traced to Russia. The President may modify this order if countries retaliate or take significant steps related to the stated emergency. The order authorizes State, with other agencies, to issue rules and use available legal powers to carry it out. Commerce’s review and State’s monitoring continue after the order takes effect. Recommendations may be made if the order is ineffective or if Russia or another country retaliates.