<h1>U.S. imposes additional 25% ad valorem tariff on Indian imports over Russian oil purchases, raising aggregate tariff to 50%</h1> The US has imposed an additional 25% ad valorem tariff on imports from India tied to India's purchases of Russian oil, bringing the aggregate tariff to 50% for goods entered for consumption or withdrawn from warehouse on or after 12:01 a.m. EDT on August 27, 2025. A DHS draft order implements the levy, with an exemption for shipments loaded and in transit before that time if cleared or withdrawn by September 17, 2025, and declared with HTSUS 9903.01.85. The measure is framed as reciprocal trade action, has prompted diplomatic and industry protest, and risks significant disruption to bilateral trade and supply-chain strategies.