In July 2025, the U.S. announced a 25% tariff on multiple industrial components sourced from India and China — including HS Code 7326.90.86.88, which covers many fabricated metal parts.
This move affects thousands of procurement teams across the U.S. But while the duty may raise costs, it also opens the door for smarter sourcing strategies — especially for buyers working with TheSupplier.in.
🔍 What’s Impacted — And By How Much?
Here’s what the new tariff means in practical terms:
🔧 Affected goods: Brackets, clamps, fittings, bushings, and general CNC/sheet metal parts
📦 HS Code involved: 7326.90.86.88 (often used for fabricated or turned components)
💲 Tariff impact: A 25% duty on total landed value, including part cost and freight
⏱ Enforcement: Already in effect — no rollback window
💡 Example: If your CNC part cost $2.40 landed, the new cost = $3.00 after duty
🤔 The Buyer Dilemma: Absorb, Shift, or Adapt?
You now face three choices — and only one makes long-term sense:
| Option | What It Means | ⚠ Hidden Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Absorb the Tariff | Stick with same supplier, pay more | Shrinking margins |
| Shift to Local | Source from U.S.-based machine shops | 20–50% higher base costs |
| Adapt Smartly | Partner with TheSupplier.in to cut landed cost | 🔥 Best ROI |
✔️ Smart buyers adapt strategically — not emotionally.
🛠 Why TheSupplier Is the Smartest Sourcing Partner in This Moment
At TheSupplier.in, we’re not just a portal. We are your CNC sourcing command center, helping you manage cost, lead time, and logistics under any policy change.
Here’s how:
✅ 1. Still Cheaper Than China (Even After Tariff)
We access idle machine capacity across India, reducing per-part costs
Real case:
Chinese vendor: $0.98/pc
Our India supplier (via sea + tariff): $0.87/pc landed
✅ 2. Multi-Mode Delivery — Air or Sea, We Calculate Best Fit
If air + 25% duty is too high, we switch to consolidated sea shipments
We quote in landed cost logic — not just “ex-works” price
✅ 3. HS Code & Compliance Guidance
Our team helps identify correct HS classification
When allowed, we restructure part category to reduce duty (e.g., semi-finished instead of finished)
You stay compliant, we reduce the hit
✅ 4. Made for U.S. Buyers — Not Just Indian Factories
U.S.-friendly timezone support
We handle supplier chasing, shipment planning, and quality control
No ghost vendors. No silent factories. Only verified workshops
📊 Example: Same RFQ, Different Results
Let’s say you need 1,000 turned bushings with 12–15 day delivery.
| Supplier | Part Price | Shipping Mode | Tariff | Total Landed Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China Vendor | $1.10/pc | Air | +25% | $1.70/pc |
| 🇮🇳 TheSupplier (India) | $0.89/pc | Sea (consol.) | +25% | $1.28/pc |
💰 You save $420 per 1,000 pcs — even with tariff applied.
💡 What You Can Do Right Now
📥 Upload your RFQs with flexible lead time
→ We’ll show you air vs. sea cost differences🔁 Allow process or material alternates
→ Helps us quote lower and faster📊 Request multi-lane quote logic
→ We’ll show tariff + no-tariff routing options
🎯 Final Thought: Tariff Isn’t the Problem — Unplanned Sourcing Is
Tariffs rise. Markets shift. The only way to stay ahead is with proactive sourcing logic.
With TheSupplier.in, you don’t just get a quote — you get a sourcing partner that helps you:
✅ Reduce landed cost
✅ Avoid sourcing guesswork
✅ Stay informed and in control
📩 Upload your RFQ today and experience how TheSupplier helps U.S. buyers beat cost shocks — not suffer from them.
