HTS 3004.90.92 · Beauty, health and personal care
Import duty on medicines (packaged) from China
Medicines (packaged) imported from China under HTS 3004.90.92 pay a total duty rate of about 100% of customs value for entries on November 3, 2026: the base (MFN) rate of Free, plus Section 232 — patented pharmaceuticals (9903.04.60) at 100% in lieu. The Merchandise Processing Fee and Harbor Maintenance Fee also apply.
Pending: Adjusting Imports of Robotics, Industrial Machinery, and Their Parts and Components (effective November 2, 2026); Adjusting Imports of Wind Turbines and Their Parts and Components (effective October 28, 2026). Published but not yet in the HTS revision used here.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, checked November 3, 2026.
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Line-by-line breakdown
HTS 3004.90.92.01, $10,000 customs value, shipped by ocean, entered November 3, 2026.
| Line | HTS / Chapter 99 | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN, column 1 general) Replaced by 9903.04.60 | 3004.90.92.01 | — | $0.00 |
| Section 232 — patented pharmaceuticals | 9903.04.60 | 100% in lieu | $10,000.00 |
| Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) This HTS number is on the program's exempt list. | 9903.05.86 | Excluded | $0.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee 19 CFR 24.23 · FY2027 | 0.3464% | $34.64 | |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee 19 CFR 24.24 · ocean shipments | 0.125% | $12.50 | |
| Total duty and fees | $10,047.14 | ||
Computed on statistical line 3004.90.92.01; the 74 lines under 3004.90.92 share its rates unless a Chapter 99 list names a specific line. Estimate only, not a binding ruling. AD/CVD, quota and agency fees are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the tariff on medicines (packaged) from China?
Which Chapter 99 tariffs apply to medicines (packaged) from China?
- 9903.04.60: Section 232 — patented pharmaceuticals, 100% in lieu
Are there exemptions for medicines (packaged) from China?
- Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) does not apply here (9903.05.86): This HTS number is on the program's exempt list.
- 9903.04.64 may apply if the goods qualify: Patented pharmaceutical articles subject to a qualifying onshoring plan, as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (h)(i) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
- 9903.04.65 may apply if the goods qualify: Pharmaceutical articles subject to a qualifying onshoring plan and a Most-Favored-Nation pharmaceutical pricing agreement, as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (h)(ii) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
- 9903.04.66 may apply if the goods qualify: Drugs and pharmaceutical articles for the specific uses provided in subdivisions (c) and (h)(iii) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
- 9903.04.70 may apply if the goods qualify: Pharmaceutical articles and associated ingredients provided for in subdivision (c) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter that are solely for use in clinical trials, research and development, or other non-commercial applications.
- 9903.05.91 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles that are donations by persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, such as food, clothing and medicine, intended to be used to relieve human suffering
- 9903.05.92 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles that are informational materials, including but not limited to publications, films, posters, phonograph records, photographs, microfilms, microfiche, tapes, compact disks, CD ROMs, artworks and news wire feeds
Do medicines (packaged) need a permit or other agency filing?
Are there antidumping or countervailing duties on medicines (packaged) from China?
Medicines (packaged) from other countries
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