Pharmaceuticals Import Tariffs
US import tariffs on pharmaceutical products, drugs, and medicines. HTS codes, duty rates, and special treatment for active pharmaceutical ingredients.
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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).
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