3006.93.80.00Placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other…
Also written 3006938000 and 3006.93.8000
HTS Code 3006.93.80.00 covers any article best defined as Products of the Chemical or Allied IndustriesPharmaceutical productsPharmaceutical goods specified in note 4 to this chapter:Other:Placebos and blinded (or double-blinded) clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical trial, put up in measured doses:Placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other than medicaments in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other… (HTS 3006.93.80.00) from China pay 42.5% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
From China, the total duty on 3006.93.80.00 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 30% to 42.5%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.
Estimated Duty on 3006.93.80.00
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026
- Total duty
- 42.5%
- $4,250.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 42.97%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $14,297.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Base duty5%
- Section 301 – China25%
- Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 3006.93.80.00
From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- 5%
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free
- A+AUBHCLCODEILJOJPKKRMAOMPPAPESSG
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 25%
- Units of Quantity
- kg
- China42.5%
- Mexico15%
- Canada15%
- Vietnam17.5%
- Germany10%
Tariff updates
Recent US tariff actions that name 3006.93.80.00 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
- Jul 21, 2026 · CBP guidanceUSTR imposes 25% Section 301 tariff on goods of Brazil, with exemptions, from July 22, 2026
- Dec 18, 2025 · PublishedUS cuts reciprocal tariff on Swiss and Liechtenstein goods to 15% all-in, exempts certain products
- Nov 25, 2025 · CBP guidanceUS exempts certain agricultural products from IEEPA reciprocal tariffs
US Import Duty on HTS 3006.93.80.00 by Country of Origin
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other… (HTS 3006.93.80.00) from China pay 42.5% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 5% |
| 42.5%12.5% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
| Mexico | 5% |
| 15%0% with USMCA |
| Canada | 5% |
| 15%0% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | 5% |
| 17.5%12.5% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
| Germany | 5% |
| 10% |
| Japan | 5% |
| 12.5% |
| South Korea | 5% |
| 12.5% |
| Taiwan | 5% |
| 10% |
| India | 5% |
| 15%10% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
| Ireland | 5% |
| 10% |
| Italy | 5% |
| 10% |
| Switzerland | 5% |
| 12.5% |
| Thailand | 5% |
| 17.5%12.5% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
| Malaysia | 5% |
| 15%10% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
| United Kingdom | 5% |
| 15%10% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
| France | 5% |
| 10% |
| Indonesia | 5% |
| 15%10% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
| Brazil | 5% |
| 42.5%37.5% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
| Bangladesh | 5% |
| 15%10% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
| Cambodia | 5% |
| 15%10% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other… (HTS 3006.93.80.00) from China pay 42.5% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). With Pharmaceutical products and related appendix, qualifying goods pay 12.5%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other… (HTS 3006.93.80.00) from Mexico pay 15% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other… (HTS 3006.93.80.00) from Canada pay 15% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other… (HTS 3006.93.80.00) from Vietnam pay 17.5% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). With Pharmaceutical products and related appendix, qualifying goods pay 12.5%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other… (HTS 3006.93.80.00) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other… (HTS 3006.93.80.00) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.5%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other… (HTS 3006.93.80.00) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.5%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other… (HTS 3006.93.80.00) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other… (HTS 3006.93.80.00) from India pay 15% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Pharmaceutical products and related appendix, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other… (HTS 3006.93.80.00) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other… (HTS 3006.93.80.00) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other… (HTS 3006.93.80.00) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.5%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other… (HTS 3006.93.80.00) from Thailand pay 17.5% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). With Pharmaceutical products and related appendix, qualifying goods pay 12.5%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other… (HTS 3006.93.80.00) from Malaysia pay 15% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Pharmaceutical products and related appendix, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other… (HTS 3006.93.80.00) from United Kingdom pay 15% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Pharmaceutical products and related appendix, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other… (HTS 3006.93.80.00) from France pay 10% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other… (HTS 3006.93.80.00) from Indonesia pay 15% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Pharmaceutical products and related appendix, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other… (HTS 3006.93.80.00) from Brazil pay 42.5% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). With Pharmaceutical products and related appendix, qualifying goods pay 37.5%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other… (HTS 3006.93.80.00) from Bangladesh pay 15% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Pharmaceutical products and related appendix, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other… (HTS 3006.93.80.00) from Cambodia pay 15% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Pharmaceutical products and related appendix, qualifying goods pay 10%.
Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 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 (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. 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 3006.93.80.00 From
In 2025 the US imported $40M of placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other… (HTS 3006.93.80.00), up 23% on 2024, mostly from Switzerland (21%), Germany (16%) and China (14%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $9M | 21% | 31% | 12.5% |
| Germany | $6M | 16% | 107% | 10% |
| China | $6M | 14% | 139% | 42.5%12.5% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
| United Kingdom | $5M | 13% | 33% | 15%10% with Pharmaceutical products and related appendix |
| Canada | $4M | 10% | 59% | 15%0% with USMCA |
| Italy | $2M | 6% | 21% | 10% |
| France | $2M | 6% | 66% | 10% |
| Austria | $2M | 5% | 683% | 10% |
| Portugal | $1M | 3% | 330% | 10% |
| Japan | $763K | 2% | 5% | 12.5% |
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 3006.93.80.00.
Related CROSS Rulings for HTS 3006.93.80.00
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What does HTS code 3006.93.80.00 cover?
HTS code 3006.93.80.00 covers placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other… (Placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other than medicaments), classified under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical products) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 5%.
What is the duty rate for HTS 3006.93.80.00?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 3006.93.80.00 is 5%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A+, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, JP, K, KR, MA,OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 25%. 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 placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other… (HTS 3006.93.80.00) from China?
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other… (HTS 3006.93.80.00) from China pay 42.5% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other… (HTS 3006.93.80.00) from Vietnam?
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other… (HTS 3006.93.80.00) from Vietnam pay 17.5% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Goods that qualify for Pharmaceutical products and related appendix pay 12.5%.
What is the US tariff on placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other… (HTS 3006.93.80.00) from Mexico?
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other… (HTS 3006.93.80.00) from Mexico pay 15% in duties: the 5% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.
Where does the US import HTS 3006.93.80.00 from?
In 2025 the US imported $40M of placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other… under HTS 3006.93.80.00, mostly from Switzerland (21%), Germany (16%) and China (14%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 3006.93.80.00?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 3006.93.80.00 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.
Primary Sources
The official documents behind the rates and tariffs on this page. Duties are worked out from them as of Revision 20 (2026); check the legal text before you file.
- USITCHarmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States: 3006.93.80.00, Revision 20 (2026)
- USITCHTS Chapter 30, with its notes (PDF)
- USITCHTS Section 6 notes, printed with Chapter 28 (PDF)
- Federal RegisterSection 301 – Forced Labor (9903.05.31 and 16 more): USTR, Notice of Actions in Section 301 Investigations (forced labor), 91 FR 47318
- Federal RegisterSection 301 – Brazil (9903.05.01): USTR notice, Notice of Action: Section 301 Investigation of Brazil's Acts, Policies, and Practices, 91 FR 45516 (FR Doc. 2026-14542)
- CBPCROSS classification rulings for 3006.93.80.00
- U.S. Census BureauU.S. general imports by HTS code and country