Apple Rushes $2 Billion in iPhones from India to U.S. to Avoid Trump Tariffs
In March, Apple’s key suppliers in India, Foxconn and Tata, shipped about $2 billion worth of iPhones to the U.S., a record high. Apple ramped up production in India and used cargo flights to transport 600 tons of iPhones to the U.S., aiming to avoid upcoming tariffs from President Donald Trump that could raise costs in one of its largest markets.
In April, the U.S. set a 26% tariff on imports from India, much lower than the over 100% tariff on China at the time. Trump has since paused most tariffs, except for China, for three months.
Foxconn exported $1.31 billion worth of iPhones in March, its highest ever for a single month, matching its combined shipments from January and February. These included iPhone 13, 14, 16, and 16e models, bringing Foxconn’s total U.S. shipments from India this year to $5.3 billion. Tata’s exports reached $612 million, up 63% from February, covering iPhone 15 and 16 models.
All Foxconn shipments to the U.S. in March were airlifted from Chennai’s air cargo terminal, landing in cities like Los Angeles, New York, and mostly Chicago.
Trump later exempted smartphones and some electronics from high tariffs, mainly affecting China, but warned these exemptions might not last long.
To speed up deliveries, Apple worked with Indian airport officials to reduce customs clearance time at Chennai airport from 30 hours to 6 hours. At least six cargo jets were used to rush shipments and avoid potential tariff costs.
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