Alerts & Updates 24th Jul 2026

USTR Finalises Section 301 Forced Labour Tariffs

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Parthsarathi JhaPartner | New Delhi | Noida
Sanjay NotaniPartner | Mumbai
Naghm GheiAssociate Partner | New Delhi | Noida

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As the temporary Section 122 tariffs expire, the U.S. has finalised its Section 301 action on imports from 60 economies relating to forced labour import prohibitions. 

India has moved from the proposed 12.5% tariff category to the 10% category, but the final outcome is more nuanced than the headline rate alone suggests, with certain other economies continuing to benefit from additional flexibilities. 

Our latest client update summarises the final measures, key changes from the June proposal, India’s revised treatment, and the implications for Indian exporters to the U.S.

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