New Delhi, July 26 -- Around 45% of India's exports to the United States will remain outside the scope of the additional 10% tariff imposed by Washington under its Section 301 investigation related to alleged forced labour concerns, the government said on Saturday.

The commerce and industry ministry said a textile-specific mechanism mentioned in the final US measures has not yet been established. It added that India is continuing discussions with the US on the matter as part of the ongoing negotiations for a proposed bilateral trade agreement.

"The remaining 55% of exports will attract the additional 10% duty, where India's tariff incidence is comparatively lower than that for most other economies covered by the investigation," the mini...