Pharmaceuticals from 🇨🇳 China: US Import Tariffs 2026
Complete guide to US duty rates, HTS codes, and tariff overlays for pharmaceuticals imported from China. Total 2025 imports: $3.7B.
Section 301 Tariffs
Additional tariffs of 7.5%–25% (some up to 100%) apply to most goods from China under four Section 301 lists. Covers electronics, machinery, consumer goods, and more.
Section 232 — Steel
25% tariff on steel imports under Section 232 national security authority.
Section 232 — Aluminum
10% tariff on aluminum imports under Section 232 national security authority.
HTS Codes for Pharmaceuticals — Duty Rates
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| HS6 Code | Description | Import Value | Duties Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300490 | MEDICAMENTS, IN MEASURED DOSES, ETC. (EXCLUDING VACCINES, ETC., COATED BANDAGES ETC. AND PHARMACEUTICAL GOODS), NESOI | $3.2B | $179M |
| 300590 | WADDING, GAUZE, BANDAGES AND SIMILAR ARTICLES, IMPREGNATED OR COATED WITH PHARMACEUTICAL SUBSTANCES FOR MEDICAL, SURGICAL ETC. PURPOSES, NESOI | $379M | $60M |
| 300390 | MEDICAMENTS (EXCLUDING VACCINES, BANDAGES AND PHARMACEUTICAL GOODS) NESOI, OF TWO OR MORE MIXED CONSTITUENTS, NOT IN MEASURED DOSES, ETC. | $75M | $5M |
| 701790 | LABORATORY, HYGIENIC OR PHARMACEUTICAL GLASSWARE, WHETHER OR NOT GRADUATED OR CALIBRATED, NESOI | $22M | $10M |
| 401490 | HYGIENIC OR PHARMACEUTICAL ARTICLES (INCLUDING NURSING NIPPLES), OF VULCANIZED RUBBER, OTHER THAN HARD RUBBER, NESOI | $4M | $222K |
| 701720 | LABORATORY, HYGIENIC OR PHARMACEUTICAL GLASSWARE, GLASS NESOI, WITH A LINEAR COEFFICIENT OF EXPANSION NOT OVER 5X10-6 PER KELVIN AT 0 TO 300 DEGREES C | $3M | $1M |
| 701710 | LABORATORY, HYGIENIC OR PHARMACEUTICAL GLASSWARE, WHETHER OR NOT GRADUATED OR CALIBRATED, OF FUSED QUARTZ OR OTHER FUSED SILICA | $3M | $1M |
| 300692 | WASTE PHARMACEUTICALS | $9K | $3K |
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Last verified: June 2, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the US tariff on pharmaceuticals?
Most finished pharmaceutical products (HTS 3004) enter duty-free or at very low rates under the WTO Pharmaceutical Agreement. Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in Chapter 29 are also largely duty-free.
Are generic drugs from India subject to tariffs?
Generic pharmaceuticals from India generally enter duty-free under the WTO Pharmaceutical Agreement, regardless of origin. The main barriers to generic drug imports are FDA regulatory requirements, not tariffs.
What HTS codes cover drugs and medicines?
Pharmaceutical products are in HTS Chapter 30 (medicaments, vaccines, bandages). APIs are in Chapter 29 (organic chemicals). Key codes include 3004 (medicaments in dosage form) and 3002 (vaccines and blood products).
What tariffs apply to pharmaceuticals from China?
Pharmaceuticals imported from China are subject to the standard MFN base duty rate, plus Section 301 Tariffs, Section 232 — Steel, Section 232 — Aluminum tariff overlays. Use the duty calculator to get the exact rate for your HTS code.
How do I calculate the landed cost for pharmaceuticals from China?
The landed cost includes the product value (FOB), ocean or air freight, insurance, US Customs duties (base rate plus any applicable overlays), Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464% of value, min $29.66), and Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125% of dutiable value). Use our landed cost calculator to get the full breakdown.
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