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HTS 3004.90.92 · Beauty, health and personal care

Import duty on medicines (packaged) from Germany

Medicines (packaged) imported from Germany under HTS 3004.90.92 pay a total duty rate of about 15% of customs value for entries on November 3, 2026: the base (MFN) rate of Free, plus Section 232 — patented pharmaceuticals (9903.04.62) at 15% in lieu. The Merchandise Processing Fee and Harbor Maintenance Fee also apply.

Assumes: This provision is on the Section 232 pharmaceutical list. The estimate assumes a patented pharmaceutical (100% unless an alternative applies). Change it in the Trade Terminal.

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.

Total duty rate
15%
On a $10,000 shipment by ocean: $1,500.00 duty + $47.14 fees
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Line-by-line breakdown

HTS 3004.90.92.01, $10,000 customs value, shipped by ocean, entered November 3, 2026.

LineHTS / Chapter 99RateAmount
Base duty (MFN, column 1 general)
Replaced by 9903.04.62
3004.90.92.01—$0.00
Section 232 — patented pharmaceuticals9903.04.6215% in lieu$1,500.00
Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies)
This HTS number is on the program's exempt list.
9903.05.86Excluded$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$1,547.14

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 Germany?

Medicines (packaged) imported from Germany under HTS 3004.90.92 pay a total duty rate of about 15% of customs value for entries on November 3, 2026: the base (MFN) rate of Free, plus Section 232 — patented pharmaceuticals (9903.04.62) at 15% in lieu. The Merchandise Processing Fee and Harbor Maintenance Fee also apply.

Which Chapter 99 tariffs apply to medicines (packaged) from Germany?

  • 9903.04.62: Section 232 — patented pharmaceuticals, 15% in lieu

Are there exemptions for medicines (packaged) from Germany?

  • Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) does not apply here (9903.05.86): This HTS number is on the program's exempt list.
  • 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?

CBP flags HTS 3004.90.92.01 for: USDA APHIS (data may be required), DEA (data may be required), EPA (data may be required), FDA (data may be required). The Trade Terminal's Broker Box lists the licenses and permits each agency usually requires.

Are there antidumping or countervailing duties on medicines (packaged) from Germany?

No active AD/CVD case for Germany lists HTS 3004.90.92.01 in our reference data. Scope is defined by product description, so confirm with your broker.

Medicines (packaged) from other countries

Related products from Germany

See the full HTS heading: HTS 3004.