Apple executed a tactical delivery of five airplane cargoes containing iPhones and other products from India to the United States during three consecutive days in late March. Senior Indian officials told The Times of India that the rapid shipping operation was established to avoid U.S. tariffs that started on April 5 at a 10% rate.
Apple chose this low-volume shipping season to swiftly relocate products from India to the United States because the new tax created a financial challenge for the company. Manufacturing facilities in India and China increased their shipping volumes before the tariff took effect to maintain a sufficient inventory supply in U.S. warehouses at the reduced duty rates.
The source at TOI explained that this saved inventory, which entered at reduced duties, will create a temporary shield for the company against the elevated prices it must pay for new shipments under the revised tax structure.
Apple maintains its position against any retail price adjustments for India or worldwide markets despite rising logistics expenses. The technology company examines how the trade tariff affects its worldwide supply network, while any price changes will impact all markets instead of focusing on the United States alone.
The U.S. continues as Apple’s main revenue center, so the company explores internal methods to handle increasing expenses. Apple implements inventory management strategies and delays price adjustments to protect its market position during the current period of trade complexity.
