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US duty on India-polished diamonds holds at 10% for now
The zero-duty access for natural stones agreed early in the year has not taken effect; for now a 10% duty applies to India-polished diamonds entering the US.
Imperial Star Gems trade desk1 min read
For US trade buyers, the tariff position has settled, though not where it was expected to.
- Early in the year, the US and India agreed a framework that would remove duty on India-cut natural diamonds.
- That access depends on a wider trade agreement that has not yet come into force.
- For now, India-polished diamonds entering the US carry a 10% duty, while stones polished in Belgium, Botswana and Namibia are exempt.
Clarity alone has helped: trading out of India picked up after the summer slowdown. US buyers should price the duty into India-polished goods and watch for zero-duty access taking effect, which would lower landed cost on natural stones. If you import to the US, ask us for landed pricing on any stone.
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