Pharmaceuticals from 🇨🇭 Switzerland: US Import Tariffs 2026
Complete guide to US duty rates, HTS codes, and tariff overlays for pharmaceuticals imported from Switzerland. Total 2025 imports: $14.3B.
Quick answer for US importers
What is the US import duty on pharmaceuticals from Switzerland?
Pharmaceuticals imported into the United States from Switzerland must be classified under the correct HTS code before the US duty rate can be confirmed. The rate depends on the 10-digit HTS classification, base MFN duty, country-of-origin rules, and any special tariff program or trade remedy that applies to the shipment.
HTS Codes for Pharmaceuticals — Duty Rates
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| HS6 Code | Description | Import Value | Duties Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300490 | MEDICAMENTS, IN MEASURED DOSES, ETC. (EXCLUDING VACCINES, ETC., COATED BANDAGES ETC. AND PHARMACEUTICAL GOODS), NESOI | $14.2B | $188K |
| 300390 | MEDICAMENTS (EXCLUDING VACCINES, BANDAGES AND PHARMACEUTICAL GOODS) NESOI, OF TWO OR MORE MIXED CONSTITUENTS, NOT IN MEASURED DOSES, ETC. | $22M | $0 |
| 701720 | LABORATORY, HYGIENIC OR PHARMACEUTICAL GLASSWARE, GLASS NESOI, WITH A LINEAR COEFFICIENT OF EXPANSION NOT OVER 5X10-6 PER KELVIN AT 0 TO 300 DEGREES C | $2M | $445K |
| 701710 | LABORATORY, HYGIENIC OR PHARMACEUTICAL GLASSWARE, WHETHER OR NOT GRADUATED OR CALIBRATED, OF FUSED QUARTZ OR OTHER FUSED SILICA | $2M | $289K |
| 701790 | LABORATORY, HYGIENIC OR PHARMACEUTICAL GLASSWARE, WHETHER OR NOT GRADUATED OR CALIBRATED, NESOI | $1M | $329K |
| 300590 | WADDING, GAUZE, BANDAGES AND SIMILAR ARTICLES, IMPREGNATED OR COATED WITH PHARMACEUTICAL SUBSTANCES FOR MEDICAL, SURGICAL ETC. PURPOSES, NESOI | $654K | $12K |
| 300692 | WASTE PHARMACEUTICALS | $187K | $0 |
| 401490 | HYGIENIC OR PHARMACEUTICAL ARTICLES (INCLUDING NURSING NIPPLES), OF VULCANIZED RUBBER, OTHER THAN HARD RUBBER, NESOI | $3K | $435 |
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Last verified: June 2, 2026
Rates and trade context on this page are checked against official tariff, customs, trade-policy, and import-data sources. Use the calculator for an item-specific duty stack before making entry, quote, or purchase decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the US tariff on pharmaceuticals?
Most finished pharmaceutical products (HTS 3004) enter duty-free or at very low rates under the WTO Pharmaceutical Agreement. Active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in Chapter 29 are also largely duty-free.
Are generic drugs from India subject to tariffs?
Generic pharmaceuticals from India generally enter duty-free under the WTO Pharmaceutical Agreement, regardless of origin. The main barriers to generic drug imports are FDA regulatory requirements, not tariffs.
What HTS codes cover drugs and medicines?
Pharmaceutical products are in HTS Chapter 30 (medicaments, vaccines, bandages). APIs are in Chapter 29 (organic chemicals). Key codes include 3004 (medicaments in dosage form) and 3002 (vaccines and blood products).
What tariffs apply to pharmaceuticals from Switzerland?
Pharmaceuticals imported from Switzerland are subject to the standard MFN base duty rate. Use the duty calculator to get the exact rate for your HTS code.
How do I calculate the landed cost for pharmaceuticals from Switzerland?
The landed cost includes the product value (FOB), ocean or air freight, insurance, US Customs duties (base rate plus any applicable overlays), Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464% of value, min $29.66), and Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125% of dutiable value). Use our landed cost calculator to get the full breakdown.
What HTS codes apply to pharmaceuticals from Switzerland?
Pharmaceuticals classifications depend on product details such as material, construction, use, and value. Start with the HTS codes listed on this page, then confirm the exact 10-digit HTS code before filing an entry.
Is this page about US import duty or Switzerland import duty?
This page covers US customs duty when pharmaceuticals are imported into the United States from Switzerland. It is not Switzerland's own import tariff schedule for goods entering Switzerland.
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