On May 14, 2019, the Government of India announced that the entry into force of the additional tariffs was postponed until June 16, 2019. On June 15, 2019, India announced the imposition of higher duties. These tariffs, initially dated August 4, 2018, were repeatedly postponed while both countries held a series of trade talks.
Among other US origin products, tariffs on almonds in-shell and shelled, and walnuts in-shell increased about 20% under new rules.
Among other US origin products, tariffs on almonds in-shell and shelled, and walnuts in-shell increased about 20% under new rules.
| HS Code | Description | Current duty on other origins | Tariff on US origin products |
| 0802 11 00 | Almonds, in-shell | Rs. 35/kg | Rs. 41/kg |
| 0802 12 00 | Almonds, shelled | Rs. 100/kg | Rs. 120/kg |
| 0802 31 00 | Walnuts, in-shell | 100% | 120% |