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US Tariffs on Pharmaceutical Products from Egypt — 10% (2026)

Tariff Rate Breakdown

10%

Section 122 Base

10%

Total Effective Rate

Pharmaceutical Products from Egypt represent an important segment of bilateral trade, with approximately $9B in total bilateral trade.

As of March 2026, pharmaceutical products imports from Egypt face a base tariff rate of 10% under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. This rate replaced the previous IEEPA reciprocal tariff following the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling in V.O.S. Selections Inc. v. United States on February 20, 2026.

Under the Trade Act of 1974, Section 122 tariffs are limited to 150 days. The current 10% rate expires around July 24, 2026. Congressional action would be required to extend these tariffs beyond that date.

Pharmaceutical Products (HTS Chapter 30) generally enter duty-free at the MFN level, with the Section 122 tariff as the primary duty. No additional Section 232 or Section 301 surcharges apply to most products in this category from Egypt.

Key products in HTS Chapter 30 imported from Egypt include Vaccines, Antibiotics, Insulin, Bandages, Diagnostic reagents, and Blood products.

Common Products in Chapter 30

VaccinesAntibioticsInsulinBandagesDiagnostic reagentsBlood productsPharmaceutical dosage formsFirst-aid kits

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current tariff rate on pharmaceutical products from Egypt?

As of March 2026, pharmaceutical products from Egypt face a base tariff of 10% under Section 122. The effective rate can be up to 10%.

Will the tariff on pharmaceutical products from Egypt change?

The Section 122 tariff of 10% expires approximately July 24, 2026, unless Congress extends it. Monitor legislative developments for updates.

How did the Supreme Court ruling affect pharmaceutical products imports from Egypt?

The Supreme Court's February 20, 2026 ruling struck down IEEPA reciprocal tariffs as exceeding presidential authority. The president signed a replacement 10% tariff under Section 122 the same day, effective February 24.