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Apple Airlifts Record $2 Billion Worth of iPhones from India to U.S. in March

The company expedited shipments using six cargo jets to counter Trump's impending tariffs and ensure U.S. inventory stability.

A view of Apple iPhones displayed at an Apple Store at Grand Central Terminal in New York City, New York, U.S., October 16, 2024. REUTERS/Kent J. Edwards/File Photo
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Overview

  • Apple's India-based suppliers, Foxconn and Tata Electronics, shipped $2 billion worth of iPhones to the U.S. in March 2025, marking a record high.
  • Foxconn accounted for $1.31 billion of the shipments, matching its combined exports for January and February, while Tata Electronics contributed $612 million, a 63% monthly increase.
  • To expedite delivery, Apple airlifted 600 tons of iPhones using six cargo jets from Chennai, reducing customs clearance times from 30 hours to six hours.
  • The operation aimed to mitigate the impact of President Trump's impending tariffs, with Indian imports facing a 26% duty compared to over 100% for Chinese goods.
  • This milestone underscores Apple's strategic diversification of its supply chain to India, leveraging lower tariffs and robust infrastructure to stabilize costs and reduce reliance on China.