HTS Chapter 30 — Pharmaceutical Products Tariff Rates (2026)

Covers medicaments, vaccines, blood products, bandages, and pharmaceutical preparations for therapeutic or prophylactic use.

Rate Overview

Avg MFN Rate

10%

Section 122

N/A

Section 232

7.5-100%

Section 301 (China)

Key Headings in Chapter 30

HTS Code	Description	MFN Rate	Sec 232	Sec 301
3002	Vaccines and biological products	Free	N/A	N/A
3003	Medicaments not in dosage form	Free	N/A	N/A
3004	Medicaments in dosage form	Free	N/A	N/A
3005	Wadding, bandages, and similar medical articles	Free	N/A	25%
3006	Pharmaceutical preparations NES	Free	N/A	N/A
3001	Glands, organs, and other animal substances for therapeutic use	Free	N/A	N/A

Common Products

VaccinesAntibioticsInsulinBandagesDiagnostic reagentsBlood productsPharmaceutical dosage formsFirst-aid kits

Chapter 30 of the HTS — Pharmaceutical Products — is among the most tariff-impacted categories in US trade. Covers medicaments, vaccines, blood products, bandages, and pharmaceutical preparations for therapeutic or prophylactic use. The average MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for products in this chapter is 0%. Many products in this chapter enter duty-free at the base MFN level. In addition to MFN rates, all imports face the 10% Section 122 tariff (effective February 24, 2026, expiring approximately July 24, 2026). Chinese imports in this chapter face additional Section 301 tariffs ranging from 7.5% to 100%, depending on the specific product classification. Common products in this chapter include Vaccines, Antibiotics, Insulin, Bandages, Diagnostic reagents, Blood products, Pharmaceutical dosage forms, First-aid kits. Related HTS chapters include Chapter 28, Chapter 29, Chapter 33, Chapter 38, which cover similar or complementary product categories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average tariff rate for HTS Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical Products)?

The average MFN duty rate for pharmaceutical products is 0%. All imports also face the 10% Section 122 tariff. Chinese imports may face additional Section 301 tariffs.

What products are in HTS Chapter 30?

Chapter 30 covers pharmaceutical products, including Vaccines, Antibiotics, Insulin, Bandages, Diagnostic reagents. Related chapters include Chapter 28, Chapter 29, Chapter 33, Chapter 38.

Are pharmaceutical products subject to Section 232 or Section 301 tariffs?

Section 232 tariffs generally do not apply to products in this chapter. Chinese imports in this chapter face Section 301 tariffs of 7.5-100%.