# Sourcing from India and China for US brands > US tariffs on goods from India, China and Vietnam as of September 2026, plus CPSIA, Prop 65, FCC and UFLPA, shipping lanes and where each country fits. Source: https://sourcesquid.co/markets/united-states/ Market guide · United States # Sourcing from India and China for US brands. For US brands in September 2026, India is the lower-tariff lane: Indian goods pay the MFN rate plus a 10% Section 301 duty, while Chinese goods pay MFN plus 12.5% on top of the older Section 301 lists. SourceSquid finds and inspects factories in both countries, so you can compare each lane on landed cost, not on factory price. [Get a free teardown in 48 hours](https://sourcesquid.co/start/?from=market-us) See the duty picture 10% Section 301 duty on Indian goods 12.5% on Chinese and Vietnamese goods 7.5–100% older 301 lists, China only Duty snapshot · checked 28 September 2026 **Goods into United States** * _IN_ India **MFN + 10%** In force * _CN_ China **MFN + 12.5% + 301 lists** In force * _VN_ Vietnam **MFN + 12.5%** In force Full duty picture and sources ↓ 1. Duty 2. Compliance 3. Shipping 4. India or China 5. How we help 6. Sources 7. FAQ The short answer ## What US buyers need to know. As of 28 September 2026. Checked against official sources. 1. 01 The Supreme Court struck down the **IEEPA tariffs** on 20 February 2026. A temporary 10% **Section 122** surcharge ran from 24 February and lapsed on 24 July 2026. 2. 02 Since **24 July 2026** , **Section 301 “forced labor” tariffs** apply on top of MFN: **10%** for India, **12.5%** for China and Vietnam. Goods under Section 232 are exempt from them. They are being challenged in the Court of International Trade and are still collected. 3. 03 China also keeps the **original Section 301 lists** (7.5% or 25%) and the 2024 review increases (25% to 100% on EVs, semiconductors, batteries and other sectors). 4. 04 Still open: Section 301 **excess-capacity** investigations covering India, China and Vietnam, and an **India–US interim trade deal** that officials describe as close but not yet signed. 1 · Duty picture ## What you pay at the border. As of 28 September 2026. Every rate depends on the product’s HS code, so treat this as the map and check your own codes before you order. ### How duty works in United States * General (MFN) duty comes from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule for the product’s HTS code. Many industrial goods carry low single-digit rates; apparel, footwear and some textiles carry much higher ones. * US dutiable value is the transaction value: ocean freight and insurance to the US are not included. Additional tariffs are calculated on the same value and stack on top of MFN. * The de minimis exemption is suspended for all countries, so every commercial shipment is dutiable. CBP made the suspension indefinite in June 2026, and the statutory repeal follows in July 2027. * The US has no free trade agreement with India, China or Vietnam, and the US GSP programme has not been renewed since it expired at the end of 2020 (India had already been removed in 2019). In flux · watch this * The Section 301 forced-labor tariffs are in court. If the Court of International Trade sets them aside, refunds and a replacement measure are both possible. Keep entry records in good order. * Importers who paid IEEPA duties before February 2026 should ask their customs broker about refunds: a refund process followed the Supreme Court ruling. * Excess-capacity tariffs on India, China and Vietnam could be announced at any time; press reports in September 2026 linked the timing to US–China talks. IN From India ### MFN + 10% * In force Section 301 forced-labor tariff at the 10% tier, since 24 July 2026. * In force Section 232 duties apply by product (steel, aluminium, copper, autos and parts, timber and some wood products); goods covered by Section 232 are exempt from the forced-labor duty. * In negotiation An India–US interim trade framework was announced in February 2026. On 25–26 September 2026 ministers and US officials described the deal as close, but it was not signed or in effect. CN From China ### MFN + 12.5% + 301 lists * In force Section 301 forced-labor tariff at 12.5%, since 24 July 2026, in addition to existing China duties. * In force Original Section 301 lists: 25% (Lists 1 to 3) and 7.5% (List 4A). The 2024 four-year review increases (25% to 100% on EVs, semiconductors, batteries, medical items and other sectors) took full effect on 1 January 2026. * In force The IEEPA “fentanyl” and reciprocal tariffs ended with the February 2026 Supreme Court ruling. UFLPA import screening continues regardless of tariffs. VN From Vietnam ### MFN + 12.5% * In force Section 301 forced-labor tariff at 12.5%, since 24 July 2026. The earlier IEEPA rates, including the transshipment rate, no longer apply. * In flux A separate Section 301 investigation into intellectual property enforcement in Vietnam opened on 29 May 2026. No action has been announced. ### Agreements and measures that apply * **Section 301 forced-labor tariffs** 60 economies incl. India, China, Vietnam In fluxSince 24 Jul 2026 Two main rates: 10% (India and others with forced-labour import bans) and 12.5% (China, Vietnam and others). Challenged at the CIT by 25 states and by businesses; still collected. * **Section 301 excess-capacity investigations** 16 economies incl. India, China, Vietnam In fluxOpened 11 Mar 2026 Hearings closed in May 2026. No determination or tariff published as of late September 2026. * **India–US interim trade agreement** US and India In negotiationFramework Feb 2026 Described in late September 2026 as nearly complete. Not signed; no tariff change yet. * **US GSP** US → developing countries No agreementExpired 31 Dec 2020 Not renewed. India was removed in 2019. Model it for your product: [Find the HS code](https://sourcesquid.co/tools/hs-code-finder/) [Compare landed cost](https://sourcesquid.co/tools/landed-cost/) 2 · Product compliance ## The rules your product has to meet. The US rules that decide whether a container clears, and whether the product can stay on the shelf. CPSC ### CPSIA certificates, now eFiled Children’s products need third-party testing at a CPSC-accepted lab and a Children’s Product Certificate; regulated general-use products need a General Certificate of Conformity. Since 8 July 2026, certificate data is eFiled with the CBP entry for most regulated consumer products. California ### Proposition 65 Products that expose Californians to listed chemicals (lead, phthalates, BPA and hundreds more) need a clear and reasonable warning. Short-form warnings now have to name at least one listed chemical. Test and set limits with the factory rather than relying on a warning. Radio ### FCC equipment authorisation Anything that emits radio frequency energy, from Bluetooth speakers to LED drivers, needs FCC authorisation (Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity or certification) before it is marketed or imported. Forced labour ### UFLPA Goods made wholly or partly in Xinjiang, or by listed entities, are presumed barred. Cotton, polysilicon, PVC, aluminium and steel are priority sectors, and 43 companies were added to the Entity List on 31 July 2026. Keep raw-material traceability for every input. [UFLPA guide ](https://sourcesquid.co/compliance/uflpa/) Tariffs ### Section 301 origin Section 301 rates follow country of origin, which for manufactured goods is where the last substantial transformation happened, not where the goods shipped from. Assembly-only moves out of China rarely change origin. [Origin dossier ](https://sourcesquid.co/services/origin-dossier/) Labelling ### Country-of-origin marking Imported goods and their retail packaging must be marked with the English name of the country of origin (“Made in India”), legibly and permanently. Textiles and apparel also need fibre content and a care label. 3 · Getting goods there ## Sea lanes, transit times and Incoterms. Indicative port-to-port planning ranges, not a carrier schedule. Transhipment, blank sailings and routing change them; confirm with the carrier at booking. * Ningbo / ShanghaiLos Angeles / Long Beach **14–20** days Transpacific, direct services * Ningbo / ShanghaiNew York / Savannah **30–40** days Via Panama or Suez * Nhava Sheva / MundraNew York / Savannah **25–35** days Via Suez; 35–45 via the Cape * ChennaiUS East Coast **30–45** days Usually transhipped at Colombo or Singapore * Nhava Sheva / MundraUS West Coast **30–40** days Transhipped in Asia Routing in September 2026: carriers were returning Asia–Europe services to the Suez Canal gradually, service by service; sailings via the Cape of Good Hope take roughly 10 to 14 days longer. ### Incoterms norms * FOB (named Indian or Chinese port) is the norm for full containers; FCA for LCL and air. Avoid EXW in India, where an Indian exporter must clear the goods for export. * Your US company should be the importer of record on its own bond. DDP from an overseas supplier moves tariff risk to them, which is expensive in 2026 and rarely offered. * Freight is outside the US dutiable value, so a CIF quote does not raise duty, but the tariff stack does apply to the full product value. [Pick a term with the Incoterms advisor](https://sourcesquid.co/tools/incoterms-advisor/) 4 · India or China ## Which country suits which product. Vietnam carries the same 12.5% forced-labor rate as China but none of China’s older 301 lists, which keeps it relevant for footwear, furniture and apparel. IN ### Strong from India [About sourcing from India](https://sourcesquid.co/india/) * **Home textiles and cotton apparel** Towels, bedding, knits and woven garments, with a lower tariff stack than China and cotton traceability that supports UFLPA files. * **Castings, forgings and machined parts** Metal-intensive and labour-intensive parts where India is competitive, often outside the Section 232 scope when they are finished articles. * **Leather goods, home décor and furniture** Bags, belts, metal and wood décor, rugs and handcrafted furniture from specialist clusters. CN ### Strong from China [About sourcing from China](https://sourcesquid.co/china/) * **Electronics and small appliances** Deepest component supply chain, but check each HTS code against the 301 lists before committing volume. * **Injection-moulded and multi-part products** Tooling speed and assembly depth are still hard to match for complex consumer goods. * **Lighting, hardware and accessories** Broad supplier base and fast sampling, with the tariff stack priced in. Running both? [Plan a China + 1 second source](https://sourcesquid.co/sourcing/china-plus-one/) 5 · How SourceSquid helps ## From duty map to landed container. Our teams in Bengaluru and Ningbo find, audit and inspect factories for US brands buying from India and China, and collect the evidence your market asks for. USD 390 · named factories ### [Supplier shortlist](https://sourcesquid.co/sourcing/) Named manufacturers in India and China, checked by calls, matched to US requirements. Free tool ### [Landed cost calculator](https://sourcesquid.co/tools/landed-cost/) Factory price, freight, duty and taxes side by side, so you compare lanes, not quotes. Free tool ### [HS code finder](https://sourcesquid.co/tools/hs-code-finder/) Find the likely HS code first; every duty rate on this page depends on it. USD 990+ per product family ### [Origin and tariff defence](https://sourcesquid.co/services/origin-dossier/) Factory-side evidence of Indian or Vietnamese origin for your broker, so the lower Section 301 tier holds up. From USD 229 per person-day ### [Inspections and audits](https://sourcesquid.co/quality/book-an-inspection/) In-line, pre-shipment and loading inspections by our own team in India and China. Compliance ### [UFLPA traceability](https://sourcesquid.co/compliance/uflpa/) The US rules above turned into a supplier evidence list, collected at the factory. Sources ## Where these facts come from Checked on 28 September 2026 and refreshed monthly. Official government, customs and EU sources first; commentary is named as such. This page explains the rules in plain English. For a view on your own products, ask our team or your customs broker. 1. [Congressional Research Service: Supreme Court rules against IEEPA tariffs (LSB11398)](https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/LSB11398) 2. [Global Trade Alert: from IEEPA to Section 122 (20 Feb 2026)](https://globaltradealert.org/blog/from-ieepa-to-section-122) 3. [USTR: action in the forced labor Section 301 investigations (July 2026)](https://ustr.gov/about/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases/2026/july/ustr-takes-action-forced-labor-section-301-investigations) 4. [Federal Register: notice of actions in the forced labor Section 301 investigations (28 Jul 2026)](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/28/2026-15181/notice-of-actions-in-section-301-investigations-of-acts-policies-and-practices-of-various-economies) 5. [Global Trade Alert: overview of the forced-labour Section 301 final action (tiers and exemptions)](https://globaltradealert.org/blog/forced-labour-section-301-final-action) 6. [Husch Blackwell: 25 state attorneys general challenge the Section 301 forced labor tariffs (Aug 2026)](https://www.internationaltradeinsights.com/2026/08/section-301-forced-labor-tariffs-challenged-again-this-time-by-25-state-attorney-generals/) 7. [USTR: Section 301 investigations on structural excess capacity](https://ustr.gov/trade-topics/enforcement/section-301-investigations/section-301-structural-excess-capacity-and-production-manufacturing-sectors) 8. [ICPA Section 301 tracker (status in September 2026)](https://www.icpainc.org/section-301-tracker/) 9. [China Briefing: US–China tariff rates (updated July 2026)](https://www.china-briefing.com/news/us-china-tariff-rates-2025/) 10. [Dorsey: new Section 301 actions including the Vietnam IP investigation (June 2026)](https://www.dorsey.com/newsresources/publications/client-alerts/2026/6/new-section-301-tariffs) 11. [The White House: United States–India joint statement (February 2026)](https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2026/02/united-states-india-joint-statement) 12. [Business Today: India–US trade deal “90 per cent plus there” (26 Sep 2026)](https://www.businesstoday.in/india/story/india-us-trade-deal-90-per-cent-plus-there-says-senior-us-official-ahead-of-key-visits-558000-2026-09-26) 13. [Federal Register: indefinite suspension of the de minimis exemption (24 Jun 2026)](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/24/2026-12670/indefinite-suspension-of-the-de-minimis-exemption-for-merchandise-arriving-through-all-modes-other) 14. [Congressional Research Service: Generalized System of Preferences FAQ](https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/IF11232) 15. [Skadden: tariff refund mechanism after the IEEPA ruling (March 2026)](https://www.skadden.com/insights/publications/2026/03/tariff-refund-mechanism-takes-shape) 16. [CPSC: eFiling of certificates](https://www.cpsc.gov/eFiling) 17. [GDLSK: CPSC eFiling rule effective 8 July 2026](https://www.gdlsk.com/new-cpsc-efiling-rule-for-imported-consumer-products-effective-july-8-2026/) 18. [CPSC: Children’s Product Certificate](https://www.cpsc.gov/Business--Manufacturing/Testing-Certification/Childrens-Product-Certificate) 19. [Bergeson & Campbell: OEHHA changes to the Proposition 65 short-form warning](https://www.lawbc.com/proposition-65-oehha-adopts-changes-to-short-form-warning-option/) 20. [FCC: equipment authorization](https://www.fcc.gov/engineering-technology/laboratory-division/general/equipment-authorization) 21. [CBP: Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act](https://www.cbp.gov/trade/forced-labor/UFLPA) 22. [Mighty Shipping: Suez Canal transits resume, gradual and reversible (4 Sep 2026)](https://www.mightyshipping.com/en/blog/2026-09-04-suez-canal-transits-resume) United States buyer questions ## Straight answers. Checked on 28 September 2026. We update this guide when duties or rules move. [anirudh@sourcesquid.co](mailto:anirudh@sourcesquid.co) ### What US tariff applies to goods from India in 2026? As of 28 September 2026, Indian goods pay the normal MFN duty plus a 10% Section 301 forced-labor tariff that took effect on 24 July 2026. Section 232 duties apply instead of the 10% on steel, aluminium, copper, autos and timber products. An India–US interim trade deal was described as close in late September 2026 but was not in effect. ### What tariffs apply to Chinese goods in the US now? MFN duty, plus the 12.5% Section 301 forced-labor tariff since 24 July 2026, plus the original Section 301 lists at 7.5% or 25% and, for EVs, semiconductors, batteries and other sectors, the 2024 review rates of 25% to 100%. The IEEPA fentanyl and reciprocal tariffs ended with the Supreme Court ruling of 20 February 2026. ### Did the Supreme Court end the Trump tariffs? It ended the tariffs imposed under IEEPA. The administration replaced them with a 10% Section 122 surcharge (24 February to 24 July 2026) and then with Section 301 forced-labor tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 economies. Section 232 and the older China Section 301 duties were not affected. ### Is India cheaper than China for US brands? Often, once tariffs are counted: India’s additional duty is 10% against China’s 12.5% plus the older 301 lists. Factory price, tooling, freight and lead time still decide it product by product, so we compare full landed cost for each lane. ### How long does shipping take from India or China to the US? As a planning range, Ningbo or Shanghai to Los Angeles takes about 14 to 20 days port to port, and Nhava Sheva or Mundra to the US East Coast about 25 to 35 days via Suez. Add customs clearance and inland delivery, and confirm the carrier’s current schedule. Other market guides ## Selling in more than one market? [CA · North America**Canada** India and China pay MFN; Vietnam has CPTPP. Steel faces quotas and surtaxes, and India–Canada CEPA talks aim to close by end-2026.](https://sourcesquid.co/markets/canada/)[UK · Europe**United Kingdom** India–UK CETA has been in force since 15 July 2026: zero duty on about 99% of tariff lines for Indian goods.](https://sourcesquid.co/markets/united-kingdom/)[AU · Oceania**Australia** Since 1 January 2026, every Australian tariff line is duty-free for Indian goods under ECTA.](https://sourcesquid.co/markets/australia/) Start here ## Your US landed cost, in 48 hours. Send one drawing, photo or quote. We return the process chain, the right clusters in India and China, and a landed-cost comparison for your market. [Get a free teardown](https://sourcesquid.co/start/?from=market-us)[Talk to a principal](https://sourcesquid.co/contact/)