US Tariff Program · Updated October 26, 2026
Section 232 Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals
3 Chapter 99 headings are in force under the Section 232 pharmaceutical tariffs on October 26, 2026, adding 15%–100% to the regular duty and covering 149 HTS codes. The latest change took effect on September 29, 2026.
Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 lets the President adjust imports of goods that threaten to impair US national security, after a Commerce Department investigation.
- Headings in force
- 3
- HTS codes covered
- 149
- Rates
- 15%–100%
- Latest change
- September 29, 2026
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In force
Chapter 99 Headings in Force
Each heading the Section 232 pharmaceutical tariffs use on October 26, 2026, with the rate it adds, the countries it applies to and the documents behind it.
Coverage
Every HTS Code Covered (149)
The codes the in-force headings list, from the U.S. notes to Chapter 99. A code covers every line under it, and a heading that takes precedence (an exemption, a deal rate) can switch it off for some goods. Whether a product is in scope also depends on the note's written description, which the importer or their customs broker decides.
9903.04.60Section 232 Pharmaceuticals: Patented PharmaceuticalsUp to 100%, including the base rateAll countries · 149 codes
2918.99.30.00Drugs2921.49.38.00Antidepressants, tranquilizers and other psychotherapeutic agents2921.49.43.00Drugs2922.19.09.10Diphenhydramine (INN) and its salts2922.19.09.90Drugs2922.29.27.00Drugs2922.49.26.00Drugs2922.50.14.00Cardiovascular drugs2922.50.25.00Drugs2924.29.62.50Drugs2925.29.20.00Drugs2928.00.30.00Drugs2930.90.92.35Drugs2931.90.22.00Drugs2932.20.20.00Drugs2933.19.35.00Drugs2933.19.45.00Drugs2933.29.20.00Drugs2933.29.45.00Drugs2933.39.41.00Drugs2933.49.26.00Drugs2933.59.21.00Antihistamines, including those principally used as anti-nauseants2933.59.36.00Anti-infective agents2933.59.46.00Antidepressants, tranquilizers and other psychotherapeutic agents2933.59.53.00Aromatic or modified aromatic2933.59.59.00Drugs2933.79.08.00Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI2933.79.85.00Lactams2933.99.46.00Anti-infective agents2933.99.53.00Cardiovascular drugs2933.99.55.90Analgesics, antipyretics and nonhormonal anti-inflammatory agents2933.99.61.00Antidepressants, tranquilizers and other psychotherapeutic agents2933.99.65.00Anticonvulsants, hypnotics and sedatives2933.99.70.00Drugs primarily affecting the central nervous system2933.99.75.00Drugs2933.99.90.00Drugs2934.30.23.00Antidepressants, tranquilizers and other psychotherapeutic agents2934.30.27.00Drugs2934.99.30.00Drugs2934.99.47.20Rocuronium (INN) and its salts2934.99.47.30Tacrolimus (INN) and its salts2934.99.47.40Timolol maleate and its salts2934.99.47.90Drugs2935.90.48.00Anti-infective agents2935.90.60.00Drugs2937.11.00.00Somatotropin, its derivatives and structural analogues2937.12.00.00Insulin and its salts2937.19.00.00Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones2937.22.00.10Dexamethasone (INN) and its salts2937.22.00.90Halogenated derivatives of adrenal cortical hormones2937.23.10.10Estrogens2937.23.10.50Obtained directly or indirectly from animal or vegetable materials2937.23.50.10Estrogens2937.23.50.20Progesterone2937.23.50.50Estrogens and progestins2937.29.90.40Salts and esters of prednisolone2937.29.90.50Anabolic agents and androgens2937.29.90.95Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues2937.50.00.00Prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, their derivatives and structural analogues2937.90.45.00Amino-acid derivatives2937.90.90.00Hormones, prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes2938.90.00.00Glycosides, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers2939.11.00.00Concentrates of poppy straw; buprenorphine; codeine, dihydrocodeine, ethylmorphine2939.19.20.00Synthetic2939.19.50.00Alkaloids of opium and their derivatives2941.10.50.00Penicillins and their derivatives with a penicillanic acid structure2941.90.10.50Natural2941.90.30.30Vancomycin (INN) and its salts2941.90.30.90Aromatic or modified aromatic2941.90.50.30Clindamycin (INN) and its salts2941.90.50.90Antibiotics2942.00.05.00Drugs3002.12.00.40Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS)3002.13.00.10Monoclonal antibodies3002.13.00.90Immunological products, unmixed3002.14.00.10Immunological products, mixed3002.14.00.90Immunological products, mixed3002.15.00.11Immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale3002.15.00.91Immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale3002.41.00.00Vaccines for human medicine3002.42.00.00Vaccines for veterinary medicine3002.49.00.50Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products3002.51.00.00Cell therapy products3002.59.00.00Cell cultures, whether or not modified3002.90.10.00Ferments3002.90.52.20Antiallergenic preparations3002.90.52.50Human blood3003.20.00.00Medicaments consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for…3003.31.00.00Medicaments consisting of two or more constituents which have been…, containing insulin3003.39.10.00Artificial mixtures of natural hormones3003.39.50.00Medicaments consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for…3003.49.00.00Medicaments consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for…3003.90.01.20Antivirals3003.90.01.40Antifungals3003.90.01.80Anti-infective medicaments3003.90.01.90Medicaments consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for…3004.10.10.10Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic…, for veterinary use3004.10.50.10Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic…, for veterinary use3004.20.00.10Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic…, for veterinary use3004.20.00.42Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.20.00.58Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.20.00.73Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.20.00.74Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.20.00.78Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.20.00.85Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.31.00.10Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for…, containing insulin glargine3004.31.00.90Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.32.00.20Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.32.00.80Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.39.00.10Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic…, for veterinary use3004.39.00.15Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.39.00.80Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.41.00.00Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.49.00.05Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic…, for veterinary use3004.49.00.10Cardiovascular medicaments3004.49.00.20Anticonvulsants, hypnotics, and sedatives3004.49.00.30Antidepressants, tranquilizers and other psychotherapeutic agents3004.49.00.40Medicaments primarily affecting the central nervous system3004.49.00.50Dermatological agents and local anesthetics3004.49.00.60Medicaments primarily affecting the eyes, ears or respiratory system3004.49.00.70Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.50.50.05Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic…, for veterinary use3004.90.10.00Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.90.92.01Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic…, for veterinary use3004.90.92.06Antivirals3004.90.92.08Antifungals3004.90.92.10Antiprotozoals (excluding goods described in subheading note 2 to this chapter)3004.90.92.11Sulfonamides3004.90.92.12Sulfonamides3004.90.92.15Anti-infective medicaments3004.90.92.16Antineoplastic and immunosuppressive medicaments3004.90.92.17Antineoplastic and immunosuppressive medicaments3004.90.92.18Antineoplastic and immunosuppressive medicaments3004.90.92.26Cardiovascular medicaments3004.90.92.36Analgesics, antipyretics and nonhormonal anti-inflammatory agents3004.90.92.43Anticonvulsants, hypnotics and sedatives3004.90.92.46Antidepressants, tranquilizers, and other psychotherapeutic agents3004.90.92.49Medicaments primarily affecting the central nervous system3004.90.92.51Dermatological agents and local anesthetics3004.90.92.52Laxatives3004.90.92.53Antacids3004.90.92.60Medicaments primarily affecting the digestive system3004.90.92.63Diuretics3004.90.92.67Preparations primarily affecting the electrolytic, caloric or water balance3004.90.92.68Cough and cold preparations3004.90.92.70Antihistamines3004.90.92.71Medicaments primarily affecting the eyes, ears, containing albuterol sulfate3004.90.92.73Medicaments primarily affecting the eyes, ears, or respiratory system3004.90.92.76Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses
9903.04.62Section 232 Pharmaceuticals: Products of the European Union, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland or Liechtenstein (15% Including Base Duty)Up to 15%, including the base rate31 countries · 149 codes
2918.99.30.00Drugs2921.49.38.00Antidepressants, tranquilizers and other psychotherapeutic agents2921.49.43.00Drugs2922.19.09.10Diphenhydramine (INN) and its salts2922.19.09.90Drugs2922.29.27.00Drugs2922.49.26.00Drugs2922.50.14.00Cardiovascular drugs2922.50.25.00Drugs2924.29.62.50Drugs2925.29.20.00Drugs2928.00.30.00Drugs2930.90.92.35Drugs2931.90.22.00Drugs2932.20.20.00Drugs2933.19.35.00Drugs2933.19.45.00Drugs2933.29.20.00Drugs2933.29.45.00Drugs2933.39.41.00Drugs2933.49.26.00Drugs2933.59.21.00Antihistamines, including those principally used as anti-nauseants2933.59.36.00Anti-infective agents2933.59.46.00Antidepressants, tranquilizers and other psychotherapeutic agents2933.59.53.00Aromatic or modified aromatic2933.59.59.00Drugs2933.79.08.00Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI2933.79.85.00Lactams2933.99.46.00Anti-infective agents2933.99.53.00Cardiovascular drugs2933.99.55.90Analgesics, antipyretics and nonhormonal anti-inflammatory agents2933.99.61.00Antidepressants, tranquilizers and other psychotherapeutic agents2933.99.65.00Anticonvulsants, hypnotics and sedatives2933.99.70.00Drugs primarily affecting the central nervous system2933.99.75.00Drugs2933.99.90.00Drugs2934.30.23.00Antidepressants, tranquilizers and other psychotherapeutic agents2934.30.27.00Drugs2934.99.30.00Drugs2934.99.47.20Rocuronium (INN) and its salts2934.99.47.30Tacrolimus (INN) and its salts2934.99.47.40Timolol maleate and its salts2934.99.47.90Drugs2935.90.48.00Anti-infective agents2935.90.60.00Drugs2937.11.00.00Somatotropin, its derivatives and structural analogues2937.12.00.00Insulin and its salts2937.19.00.00Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones2937.22.00.10Dexamethasone (INN) and its salts2937.22.00.90Halogenated derivatives of adrenal cortical hormones2937.23.10.10Estrogens2937.23.10.50Obtained directly or indirectly from animal or vegetable materials2937.23.50.10Estrogens2937.23.50.20Progesterone2937.23.50.50Estrogens and progestins2937.29.90.40Salts and esters of prednisolone2937.29.90.50Anabolic agents and androgens2937.29.90.95Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues2937.50.00.00Prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, their derivatives and structural analogues2937.90.45.00Amino-acid derivatives2937.90.90.00Hormones, prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes2938.90.00.00Glycosides, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers2939.11.00.00Concentrates of poppy straw; buprenorphine; codeine, dihydrocodeine, ethylmorphine2939.19.20.00Synthetic2939.19.50.00Alkaloids of opium and their derivatives2941.10.50.00Penicillins and their derivatives with a penicillanic acid structure2941.90.10.50Natural2941.90.30.30Vancomycin (INN) and its salts2941.90.30.90Aromatic or modified aromatic2941.90.50.30Clindamycin (INN) and its salts2941.90.50.90Antibiotics2942.00.05.00Drugs3002.12.00.40Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS)3002.13.00.10Monoclonal antibodies3002.13.00.90Immunological products, unmixed3002.14.00.10Immunological products, mixed3002.14.00.90Immunological products, mixed3002.15.00.11Immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale3002.15.00.91Immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale3002.41.00.00Vaccines for human medicine3002.42.00.00Vaccines for veterinary medicine3002.49.00.50Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products3002.51.00.00Cell therapy products3002.59.00.00Cell cultures, whether or not modified3002.90.10.00Ferments3002.90.52.20Antiallergenic preparations3002.90.52.50Human blood3003.20.00.00Medicaments consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for…3003.31.00.00Medicaments consisting of two or more constituents which have been…, containing insulin3003.39.10.00Artificial mixtures of natural hormones3003.39.50.00Medicaments consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for…3003.49.00.00Medicaments consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for…3003.90.01.20Antivirals3003.90.01.40Antifungals3003.90.01.80Anti-infective medicaments3003.90.01.90Medicaments consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for…3004.10.10.10Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic…, for veterinary use3004.10.50.10Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic…, for veterinary use3004.20.00.10Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic…, for veterinary use3004.20.00.42Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.20.00.58Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.20.00.73Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.20.00.74Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.20.00.78Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.20.00.85Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.31.00.10Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for…, containing insulin glargine3004.31.00.90Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.32.00.20Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.32.00.80Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.39.00.10Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic…, for veterinary use3004.39.00.15Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.39.00.80Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.41.00.00Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.49.00.05Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic…, for veterinary use3004.49.00.10Cardiovascular medicaments3004.49.00.20Anticonvulsants, hypnotics, and sedatives3004.49.00.30Antidepressants, tranquilizers and other psychotherapeutic agents3004.49.00.40Medicaments primarily affecting the central nervous system3004.49.00.50Dermatological agents and local anesthetics3004.49.00.60Medicaments primarily affecting the eyes, ears or respiratory system3004.49.00.70Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.50.50.05Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic…, for veterinary use3004.90.10.00Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.90.92.01Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic…, for veterinary use3004.90.92.06Antivirals3004.90.92.08Antifungals3004.90.92.10Antiprotozoals (excluding goods described in subheading note 2 to this chapter)3004.90.92.11Sulfonamides3004.90.92.12Sulfonamides3004.90.92.15Anti-infective medicaments3004.90.92.16Antineoplastic and immunosuppressive medicaments3004.90.92.17Antineoplastic and immunosuppressive medicaments3004.90.92.18Antineoplastic and immunosuppressive medicaments3004.90.92.26Cardiovascular medicaments3004.90.92.36Analgesics, antipyretics and nonhormonal anti-inflammatory agents3004.90.92.43Anticonvulsants, hypnotics and sedatives3004.90.92.46Antidepressants, tranquilizers, and other psychotherapeutic agents3004.90.92.49Medicaments primarily affecting the central nervous system3004.90.92.51Dermatological agents and local anesthetics3004.90.92.52Laxatives3004.90.92.53Antacids3004.90.92.60Medicaments primarily affecting the digestive system3004.90.92.63Diuretics3004.90.92.67Preparations primarily affecting the electrolytic, caloric or water balance3004.90.92.68Cough and cold preparations3004.90.92.70Antihistamines3004.90.92.71Medicaments primarily affecting the eyes, ears, containing albuterol sulfate3004.90.92.73Medicaments primarily affecting the eyes, ears, or respiratory system3004.90.92.76Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses
9903.04.64Section 232 Pharmaceuticals: Qualifying Onshoring Plan+20%All countries · 149 codes
2918.99.30.00Drugs2921.49.38.00Antidepressants, tranquilizers and other psychotherapeutic agents2921.49.43.00Drugs2922.19.09.10Diphenhydramine (INN) and its salts2922.19.09.90Drugs2922.29.27.00Drugs2922.49.26.00Drugs2922.50.14.00Cardiovascular drugs2922.50.25.00Drugs2924.29.62.50Drugs2925.29.20.00Drugs2928.00.30.00Drugs2930.90.92.35Drugs2931.90.22.00Drugs2932.20.20.00Drugs2933.19.35.00Drugs2933.19.45.00Drugs2933.29.20.00Drugs2933.29.45.00Drugs2933.39.41.00Drugs2933.49.26.00Drugs2933.59.21.00Antihistamines, including those principally used as anti-nauseants2933.59.36.00Anti-infective agents2933.59.46.00Antidepressants, tranquilizers and other psychotherapeutic agents2933.59.53.00Aromatic or modified aromatic2933.59.59.00Drugs2933.79.08.00Products described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI2933.79.85.00Lactams2933.99.46.00Anti-infective agents2933.99.53.00Cardiovascular drugs2933.99.55.90Analgesics, antipyretics and nonhormonal anti-inflammatory agents2933.99.61.00Antidepressants, tranquilizers and other psychotherapeutic agents2933.99.65.00Anticonvulsants, hypnotics and sedatives2933.99.70.00Drugs primarily affecting the central nervous system2933.99.75.00Drugs2933.99.90.00Drugs2934.30.23.00Antidepressants, tranquilizers and other psychotherapeutic agents2934.30.27.00Drugs2934.99.30.00Drugs2934.99.47.20Rocuronium (INN) and its salts2934.99.47.30Tacrolimus (INN) and its salts2934.99.47.40Timolol maleate and its salts2934.99.47.90Drugs2935.90.48.00Anti-infective agents2935.90.60.00Drugs2937.11.00.00Somatotropin, its derivatives and structural analogues2937.12.00.00Insulin and its salts2937.19.00.00Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones2937.22.00.10Dexamethasone (INN) and its salts2937.22.00.90Halogenated derivatives of adrenal cortical hormones2937.23.10.10Estrogens2937.23.10.50Obtained directly or indirectly from animal or vegetable materials2937.23.50.10Estrogens2937.23.50.20Progesterone2937.23.50.50Estrogens and progestins2937.29.90.40Salts and esters of prednisolone2937.29.90.50Anabolic agents and androgens2937.29.90.95Steroidal hormones, their derivatives and structural analogues2937.50.00.00Prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes, their derivatives and structural analogues2937.90.45.00Amino-acid derivatives2937.90.90.00Hormones, prostaglandins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes2938.90.00.00Glycosides, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers2939.11.00.00Concentrates of poppy straw; buprenorphine; codeine, dihydrocodeine, ethylmorphine2939.19.20.00Synthetic2939.19.50.00Alkaloids of opium and their derivatives2941.10.50.00Penicillins and their derivatives with a penicillanic acid structure2941.90.10.50Natural2941.90.30.30Vancomycin (INN) and its salts2941.90.30.90Aromatic or modified aromatic2941.90.50.30Clindamycin (INN) and its salts2941.90.50.90Antibiotics2942.00.05.00Drugs3002.12.00.40Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS)3002.13.00.10Monoclonal antibodies3002.13.00.90Immunological products, unmixed3002.14.00.10Immunological products, mixed3002.14.00.90Immunological products, mixed3002.15.00.11Immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale3002.15.00.91Immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale3002.41.00.00Vaccines for human medicine3002.42.00.00Vaccines for veterinary medicine3002.49.00.50Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products3002.51.00.00Cell therapy products3002.59.00.00Cell cultures, whether or not modified3002.90.10.00Ferments3002.90.52.20Antiallergenic preparations3002.90.52.50Human blood3003.20.00.00Medicaments consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for…3003.31.00.00Medicaments consisting of two or more constituents which have been…, containing insulin3003.39.10.00Artificial mixtures of natural hormones3003.39.50.00Medicaments consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for…3003.49.00.00Medicaments consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for…3003.90.01.20Antivirals3003.90.01.40Antifungals3003.90.01.80Anti-infective medicaments3003.90.01.90Medicaments consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for…3004.10.10.10Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic…, for veterinary use3004.10.50.10Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic…, for veterinary use3004.20.00.10Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic…, for veterinary use3004.20.00.42Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.20.00.58Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.20.00.73Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.20.00.74Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.20.00.78Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.20.00.85Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.31.00.10Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for…, containing insulin glargine3004.31.00.90Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.32.00.20Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.32.00.80Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.39.00.10Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic…, for veterinary use3004.39.00.15Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.39.00.80Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.41.00.00Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.49.00.05Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic…, for veterinary use3004.49.00.10Cardiovascular medicaments3004.49.00.20Anticonvulsants, hypnotics, and sedatives3004.49.00.30Antidepressants, tranquilizers and other psychotherapeutic agents3004.49.00.40Medicaments primarily affecting the central nervous system3004.49.00.50Dermatological agents and local anesthetics3004.49.00.60Medicaments primarily affecting the eyes, ears or respiratory system3004.49.00.70Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.50.50.05Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic…, for veterinary use3004.90.10.00Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses3004.90.92.01Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic…, for veterinary use3004.90.92.06Antivirals3004.90.92.08Antifungals3004.90.92.10Antiprotozoals (excluding goods described in subheading note 2 to this chapter)3004.90.92.11Sulfonamides3004.90.92.12Sulfonamides3004.90.92.15Anti-infective medicaments3004.90.92.16Antineoplastic and immunosuppressive medicaments3004.90.92.17Antineoplastic and immunosuppressive medicaments3004.90.92.18Antineoplastic and immunosuppressive medicaments3004.90.92.26Cardiovascular medicaments3004.90.92.36Analgesics, antipyretics and nonhormonal anti-inflammatory agents3004.90.92.43Anticonvulsants, hypnotics and sedatives3004.90.92.46Antidepressants, tranquilizers, and other psychotherapeutic agents3004.90.92.49Medicaments primarily affecting the central nervous system3004.90.92.51Dermatological agents and local anesthetics3004.90.92.52Laxatives3004.90.92.53Antacids3004.90.92.60Medicaments primarily affecting the digestive system3004.90.92.63Diuretics3004.90.92.67Preparations primarily affecting the electrolytic, caloric or water balance3004.90.92.68Cough and cold preparations3004.90.92.70Antihistamines3004.90.92.71Medicaments primarily affecting the eyes, ears, containing albuterol sulfate3004.90.92.73Medicaments primarily affecting the eyes, ears, or respiratory system3004.90.92.76Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses
Exemptions
Exemptions and Reporting Headings
Headings that add no Section 232 pharmaceutical duty: exemptions, reliefs and lines reported alongside another heading.
Change log
Changes to the Section 232 Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals
When each heading started or stopped applying, newest first, from our tariff data.
- September 29, 20269903.04.61Ended: Section 232 Pharmaceuticals: Companies Identified by CommerceSource: Proclamation 11020
- September 29, 20269903.04.70Started: Section 232 Pharmaceuticals: Clinical Trials, R&D and Non-Commercial Use (0% (no added duty))Source: Commerce (BIS) notice, Guidance and Procedures for Specialty Pharmaceuticals and Technical Corrections to the HTSUS for Duties Imposed Under Proclamation 11020, Annex I, 91 FR 60360 (FR Doc. 2026-19498)
- July 31, 20269903.04.60Started: Section 232 Pharmaceuticals: Patented Pharmaceuticals (Up to 100%, including the base rate)Source: Proclamation 11020
- July 31, 20269903.04.61Started: Section 232 Pharmaceuticals: Companies Identified by Commerce (0% (no added duty))Source: Proclamation 11020
- July 31, 20269903.04.62Started: Section 232 Pharmaceuticals: Products of the European Union, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland or Liechtenstein (15% Including Base Duty) (Up to 15%, including the base rate)Source: Proclamation 11020
- July 31, 20269903.04.63Started: Section 232 Pharmaceuticals: Products of the United Kingdom (0% (no added duty))Source: Proclamation 11020
- July 31, 20269903.04.64Started: Section 232 Pharmaceuticals: Qualifying Onshoring Plan (+20%)Source: Proclamation 11020
- July 31, 20269903.04.65Started: Section 232 Pharmaceuticals: Onshoring Plan and Most-Favored-Nation Pricing Agreement (0% (no added duty))Source: Proclamation 11020
- July 31, 20269903.04.66Started: Section 232 Pharmaceuticals: Specialty Products (0% (no added duty))Source: Proclamation 11020
- July 31, 20269903.04.67Started: Section 232 Pharmaceuticals: Generic Pharmaceuticals (0% (no added duty))Source: Proclamation 11020
- July 31, 20269903.04.68Started: Section 232 Pharmaceuticals: Active Ingredient From the United States in Dosage Form (0% (no added duty))Source: Proclamation 11020
- July 31, 20269903.04.69Started: Section 232 Pharmaceuticals: Not a Pharmaceutical Article (0% (no added duty))Source: Proclamation 11020
History
Ended Headings
Headings no longer in force, with the dates they applied to goods entered. Duty on entries made while they were in force is still owed.
| Heading | Name | Rate | Applies to | Covers | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9903.04.61 | Section 232 Pharmaceuticals: Companies Identified by CommerceSource: Proclamation 11020 | 0% (no added duty) | All countries | 131 codes | July 31, 2026 – September 29, 2026 |
FAQ
Questions
What are the Section 232 pharmaceutical tariffs?
Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 lets the President adjust imports of goods that threaten to impair US national security, after a Commerce Department investigation. 3 Chapter 99 headings are in force under the Section 232 pharmaceutical tariffs on October 26, 2026, adding 15%–100% to the regular duty and covering 149 HTS codes. The latest change took effect on September 29, 2026.
Are the Section 232 pharmaceutical tariffs still in effect?
Yes. On October 26, 2026, 3 of their Chapter 99 headings are in force. 1 earlier heading has ended.
Which HTS codes are subject to the Section 232 pharmaceutical tariffs?
149 HTS codes are listed under the headings in force on October 26, 2026. This page lists every one, with its heading and rate. A listed code covers every line under it, and whether a product is in scope also depends on the written description in the U.S. notes to Chapter 99.
What are the Section 232 pharmaceutical tariffs rates?
Rates range from 15%–100%. The highest: Up to 100%, including the base rate under 9903.04.60 (Section 232 Pharmaceuticals: Patented Pharmaceuticals); 20% under 9903.04.64 (Section 232 Pharmaceuticals: Qualifying Onshoring Plan); Up to 15%, including the base rate under 9903.04.62 (Section 232 Pharmaceuticals: Products of the European Union, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland or Liechtenstein (15% Including Base Duty), 31 countries). They are added on top of the regular duty and any other Chapter 99 duties, except where the rules say one replaces another.
How do I check whether the Section 232 pharmaceutical tariffs apply to my import?
Find your HTS code in the tables on this page, or enter it with the country of origin in the free HTS Hero tariff calculator, which applies every Chapter 99 heading in force on the entry date. Scope also depends on the written description of the products covered, which the importer or their customs broker decides.
Sources
Primary Sources
The legal documents behind the headings in force. Check the legal text before you file.
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