Importing Seafood from India into the United States in 2026 carries a total effective tariff of 30.0% (MFN 2% + bilateral 18%). That figure is the stacked rate applied to the customs value before fees. Use the calculator below for the exact landed cost, including Merchandise Processing and Harbor Maintenance fees.
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How Tariffs Stack
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Full Landed Cost Breakdown
Based on a $10,000 ocean shipment (FOB value)
How the Tariff Rate is Calculated
The tariff structure for seafood follows the US stacking formula: the MFN base rate of 2%, plus bilateral deal rate of 18%, plus forced-labor Section 301 duty of 10% (effective July 24, 2026, backfilling the lapsed Section 122 surcharge). The special tariff layer (the highest of Section 122, Section 232, or bilateral rates) is 18%, which combines with the MFN base to produce a subtotal before Section 301 duties. Adding all layers yields a total tariff rate of 30%. On a customs value of $10,600.00, this translates to total duties of $3,180.00, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee of $36.72 and Harbor Maintenance Fee of $13.25. The total landed cost including all fees reaches $13,829.97.
Trade Context
The United States imported $83B in goods from India in 2024, making it a significant trading partner in the Asia-Pacific region. Key import categories from India include pharmaceutical ingredients, generic drugs, clothing garments, reflecting the country's industrial and agricultural strengths. Seafood represents an important segment of this trade relationship, with demand driven by both price competitiveness and product availability in the US market. The bilateral trade volume underscores the economic significance of tariff policy decisions affecting imports from India.
What Section 122's Lapse Means for This Import
Section 122 lapsed on July 24, 2026, but this product category was already exempt from the Section 122 surcharge, so the lapse changed nothing. The exemption applies to product categories deemed essential or strategically important. Importers of seafood from India saw no change in tariff costs from the Section 122 lapse.
Alternative Sourcing Countries for Seafood
Importers looking for lower tariff costs on seafood may consider sourcing from Vietnam (effective rate 32.5%); Bangladesh (effective rate 10%, saving approximately 20.0 percentage points); Indonesia (effective rate 10%, saving approximately 20.0 percentage points). Compared to India's total effective rate of 30%, these alternatives offer potential cost savings depending on the specific product classification and applicable trade agreements. Each alternative carries its own tariff structure, so importers should calculate the full landed cost before switching suppliers.
Related Context
Tariff Timeline for India
Section 232 steel/aluminum raised to 50%
Section 122 uniform 10% surcharge enacted
India bilateral deal at 18% takes effect (de facto)
Frequently Asked Questions
The current total tariff rate on Seafood from India is 30%. This is composed of the following layers: MFN base rate: 2%; Bilateral deal rate: 18%. The effective tariff rate after all layers is 30%.
For a $10,000 shipment of Seafood from India, you can expect to pay approximately $3,000.00 in total duties at the current rate of 30%. Additional fees include the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF). The total landed cost for a $10,000 order would be approximately $13,000.00, representing an effective cost increase of 30% over the FOB price. Use our tariff calculator for precise calculations based on your specific shipment value and shipping method.
No, Seafood is exempt from the Section 122 surcharge. This product category has been granted an exemption from Section 122 duties, meaning the surcharge does not add to the tariff cost for seafood from India or any other country.
Section 122 lapsed on July 24, 2026, but the bilateral deal rate of 18% for India persists independent of that lapse. This bilateral agreement, effective since 2026-03-01, applies in place of the general Section 122 surcharge. The total tariff on Seafood therefore remains 30%.
For Seafood, alternative sourcing countries to consider instead of India include Vietnam (effective rate: 32.5%), Bangladesh (effective rate: 10%), Indonesia (effective rate: 10%). Compared to India's total effective rate of 30%, these alternatives may offer lower landed costs depending on the specific HTS classification. Use our country comparison tool to see a detailed side-by-side analysis of tariff costs.