2921.49.43.00Drugs
HTS Code 2921.49.43.00 covers any article best defined as Products of the Chemical or Allied IndustriesOrganic chemicalsAmine-function compoundsAromatic monoamines and their derivatives; salts thereof:Other:Other:Drugs:Other in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
Estimated Duty on 2921.49.43.00
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 22, 2026
- Total duty
- 100%
- $10,000.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 100.47%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $20,047.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Base duty6.5%
- Section 232 – Pharmaceuticals93.5%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 2921.49.43.00
From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- 6.5%
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free
- A+AUBHCLCODEILJOKKRMAOMPPAPESSG
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 15.4¢/kg + 71.5%
- Units of Quantity
- kg
- China100%
- Mexico100%
- Canada100%
- Vietnam100%
- Germany15%
Tariff updates
Recent US tariff actions that name 2921.49.43.00 or its heading.
- Oct 16, 2026 · CBP guidanceCBP issues HSU 2625 with Section 232 pharmaceutical updates and CPSC flag changes
- Sep 23, 2026 · PublishedCommerce defines specialty drugs and lists jurisdictions eligible for 0% Section 232 pharma tariff
- Dec 18, 2025 · PublishedUS cuts reciprocal tariff on Swiss and Liechtenstein goods to 15% all-in, exempts certain products
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US Import Duty on HTS 2921.49.43.00 by Country of Origin
As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of drugs (HTS 2921.49.43.00) from China pay 100% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 232 – Pharmaceuticals (93.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 6.5%, from United Kingdom.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 6.5% |
| 100% |
| Mexico | 6.5% |
| 100% |
| Canada | 6.5% |
| 100% |
| Vietnam | 6.5% |
| 100% |
| Germany | 6.5% |
| 15% |
| Japan | 6.5% |
| 15% |
| South Korea | 6.5% |
| 15% |
| Taiwan | 6.5% |
| 100% |
| India | 6.5% |
| 100% |
| Ireland | 6.5% |
| 15% |
| Italy | 6.5% |
| 15% |
| Switzerland | 6.5% |
| 15% |
| Thailand | 6.5% |
| 100% |
| Malaysia | 6.5% |
| 100% |
| United Kingdom | 6.5% | None | 6.5%0% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
| France | 6.5% |
| 15% |
| Indonesia | 6.5% |
| 100% |
| Brazil | 6.5% |
| 100% |
| Bangladesh | 6.5% |
| 100% |
| Cambodia | 6.5% |
| 100% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of drugs (HTS 2921.49.43.00) from China pay 100% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 232 – Pharmaceuticals (93.5%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of drugs (HTS 2921.49.43.00) from Mexico pay 100% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 232 – Pharmaceuticals (93.5%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of drugs (HTS 2921.49.43.00) from Canada pay 100% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 232 – Pharmaceuticals (93.5%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of drugs (HTS 2921.49.43.00) from Vietnam pay 100% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 232 – Pharmaceuticals (93.5%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of drugs (HTS 2921.49.43.00) from Germany pay 15% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 232 – Pharmaceuticals (8.5%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of drugs (HTS 2921.49.43.00) from Japan pay 15% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 232 – Pharmaceuticals (8.5%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of drugs (HTS 2921.49.43.00) from South Korea pay 15% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 232 – Pharmaceuticals (8.5%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of drugs (HTS 2921.49.43.00) from Taiwan pay 100% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 232 – Pharmaceuticals (93.5%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of drugs (HTS 2921.49.43.00) from India pay 100% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 232 – Pharmaceuticals (93.5%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of drugs (HTS 2921.49.43.00) from Ireland pay 15% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 232 – Pharmaceuticals (8.5%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of drugs (HTS 2921.49.43.00) from Italy pay 15% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 232 – Pharmaceuticals (8.5%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of drugs (HTS 2921.49.43.00) from Switzerland pay 15% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 232 – Pharmaceuticals (8.5%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of drugs (HTS 2921.49.43.00) from Thailand pay 100% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 232 – Pharmaceuticals (93.5%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of drugs (HTS 2921.49.43.00) from Malaysia pay 100% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 232 – Pharmaceuticals (93.5%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of drugs (HTS 2921.49.43.00) from United Kingdom pay the 6.5% base rate, with no additional tariffs. With Pharmaceutical products and related appendix, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of drugs (HTS 2921.49.43.00) from France pay 15% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 232 – Pharmaceuticals (8.5%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of drugs (HTS 2921.49.43.00) from Indonesia pay 100% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 232 – Pharmaceuticals (93.5%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of drugs (HTS 2921.49.43.00) from Brazil pay 100% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 232 – Pharmaceuticals (93.5%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of drugs (HTS 2921.49.43.00) from Bangladesh pay 100% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 232 – Pharmaceuticals (93.5%).
- As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of drugs (HTS 2921.49.43.00) from Cambodia pay 100% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 232 – Pharmaceuticals (93.5%).
Duties on goods entered Oct 22, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 2921.49.43.00 From
In 2025 the US imported $3M of drugs (HTS 2921.49.43.00), up 44% on 2024, mostly from India (74%), Italy (17%) and Spain (8%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | $2M | 74% | 43% | 100% |
| Italy | $470K | 17% | 64% | 15% |
| Spain | $215K | 8% | 16% | 15% |
| China | $35K | 1% | 775% | 100% |
| Japan | $4K | 0% | 50% | 15% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Relevant HTS Notes
Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 2921.49.43.00.
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What does HTS code 2921.49.43.00 cover?
HTS code 2921.49.43.00 covers drugs (Other), classified under Chapter 29 (Organic chemicals) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 6.5%.
What is the duty rate for HTS 2921.49.43.00?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 2921.49.43.00 is 6.5%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D, E,IL,JO,K, KR,MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 15.4¢/kg + 71.5%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on drugs (HTS 2921.49.43.00) from China?
As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of drugs (HTS 2921.49.43.00) from China pay 100% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 232 – Pharmaceuticals (93.5%).
What is the US tariff on drugs (HTS 2921.49.43.00) from Vietnam?
As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of drugs (HTS 2921.49.43.00) from Vietnam pay 100% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 232 – Pharmaceuticals (93.5%).
What is the US tariff on drugs (HTS 2921.49.43.00) from Mexico?
As of Oct 22, 2026, US imports of drugs (HTS 2921.49.43.00) from Mexico pay 100% in duties: the 6.5% base rate plus Section 232 – Pharmaceuticals (93.5%).
Where does the US import HTS 2921.49.43.00 from?
In 2025 the US imported $3M of drugs under HTS 2921.49.43.00, mostly from India (74%), Italy (17%) and Spain (8%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 2921.49.43.00?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 2921.49.43.00 is 6.5%, from United Kingdom, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-22.
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