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US seeks tariff exemptions for Indian spices

Published 16 October 2026

A warehouse filled with bags of pepper, dried chillies, cumin, and coriander seeds lined up neatly on shelves.
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US spice traders are asking for tariff exemptions for Indian spices as part of a potential trade deal.

The US imports about $700 million worth of spices from India each year.

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