Originally set to take effect on April 9, 2025, the duty will now be enforced from 12:01 a.m. EDT on July 9, 2025.
The move follows an executive order dated April 9, 2025, temporarily suspending the enforcement of country-specific ad valorem duties under Executive Order 14257. During the suspension period, from April 10 to July 8, 2025, a modified tariff structure will apply.
Under the revised structure, a 10% additional ad valorem duty is imposed on top of the existing Most Favoured Nation (MFN) duty rates for imports from India. This results in total applicable tariffs for key Indian gem and jewellery products as follows:
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Cut and Polished Diamonds: 10% (0% MFN + 10% additional duty)
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Gold and Platinum Jewellery: 15%–17%
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Silver Jewellery: 15%–23.5%
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Articles of Gold: 13%–17.9%
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Articles of Silver: 12.7%–13.5%
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Worked Coloured Gemstones, Polished Lab-Grown Diamonds, Pearls: 10%
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Imitation Jewellery: 10%–21%
The updated tariff rates are based on Harmonised Tariff Schedule 2025 (HTS Revision 9) and documents released by the USTR and the U.S. International Trade Commission.
Industry stakeholders are advised to take note of the revised tariff schedule and plan their shipments accordingly until the 26% tariff becomes effective on July 9.
