India’s tariff hike to 50% won’t impact Apple due to existing semiconductor exemptions.
Matilda
Apple Unaffected by India’s 2025 Tariff Hike Apple India Tariff Increase Won’t Impact Operations Apple will not face any disruption from the upcoming India tariff increase, even as the U.S. government raises import duties on Indian goods to 50 percent. This move, taking effect on August 27, 2025, has raised concerns for many U.S. companies importing from India. However, Apple’s core products like iPhones and other semiconductor-based devices are already exempt under the existing 25 percent tariff—and this exemption remains unchanged even after the adjustment to 50 percent. Image : Google Semiconductor Exemptions Continue to Protect Apple Despite the executive order doubling tariffs on Indian imports, semiconductors and their derivatives—key components in Apple devices—remain excluded from these levies. As a result, Apple’s manufacturing and exports involving Indian-assembled iPhones will continue without added costs. This protection underlines the importance of India’s growing semiconductor industry and Apple’s alignment with exempt…
