IMC-ERTF a quick research response has made a brief preliminary observation of the Unilateral and additional Ad Valorem Tariff Duty @ 25% form 1st Aug’25. This measure additionally compounded by penalty rates for trading with other countries.

IMC-ERTF has started (a) assessing the situation sector wise and simultaneously (b) work out deepstick solutions to address the situation, in due consultation with affected industrial institution and even specific units in particular.

The following is the brief summary of the situation, with two helpful tables for reference.

Ref: World Integrated Trade Solutions Word Bank (2022-2025) update

Comparative analysis of the duty imposed by USA on India and other major suppliers of T&A to USA are as below:

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Bharat’s approach has been product based, whereas USA approach has been opting for flat tariff.

Reference to the table, ERTF will be connectivising with the sector specific institutions and important units to carry out condensed advocacy for policy measures.

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This is will give and integrated participation to get solution and way out and keep up India’s competitive position in exports and reduce impact on our industries of these measures.

Thank you in expectation of response.