Tariffs
Information on customs duties, import tariffs, trade agreements, and duty exemptions for immigrants relocating belongings, as well as for businesses importing goods to new countries.
JPMorgan Sees India Flourishing Despite U.S. Trade and Visa Hurdles
JPMorgan views U.S. tariffs and a $100,000 visa fee as short-term shocks, not derailers of India’s growth. Domestic demand, GST changes, infrastructure, and GCC expansion support resilience. The bank employs…
Why Make America Great Again Persists Despite U.S. Global Lead
The White House plan imposes a 10% baseline tariff, higher targeted duties including 100% on some Indian drugs,…
H-1B Surcharge: Indian IT Firms to Pass 30–70% to Clients
Effective September 21, 2025, a $100,000 one-time surcharge applies to new H-1B petitions for 12 months. Crisil forecasts…
India Engaged With U.S. Over $100,000 H-1B Fee Proposal, MEA Says
India is actively engaging with U.S. officials over a proposed $100,000 one-time fee on new H-1B petitions. DHS…
Roemer: $100K H-1B Fee Could Be Reconsidered After Trade Deal
A proposed $100,000 one-time fee for new H-1B petitions has triggered industry and diplomatic pushback. The charge would…
Singh Says H-1B Fees and PLI Signal U.S. Containment of India
Navroop Singh claims U.S. H-1B fee increases, visa scrutiny, and export controls functionally aim to limit India’s shift…
Trump’s 100% Tariff on Branded Drugs Threatens India’s Pharma Sector
A 100% U.S. tariff on imported branded, patented drugs takes effect October 1, 2025 unless firms are building…
Immigration Crackdown Keeps Trump Base While Tariffs Weigh Heavily
A September 2025 Washington Post-Ipsos poll shows 56% disapproval of Trump, with immigration enforcement favored by supporters (55%)…
India’s Import Prohibitions and Restricted Goods Compliance Alternatives
In 2025 India tightened customs screening, prioritizing wildlife products, weapons, and controlled drugs. Many items are banned or…
Cost-Effective Shipping by Category: Electronics, Books, and Furniture
Control moving costs by sorting items into categories, measuring and weighing each package, and comparing quotes using consistent…