HTS 3006.93.60.00: US import duty from China
Pharmaceutical 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, In liquid form for oral intake. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.
Duty rate & fees
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 0% |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | 25% |
| Total duty (on customs value) | 25% |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50) |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean | 0.125% |
Worked example: $10,000 shipment
| Customs value | $10,000.00 |
| Base duty (MFN) | $0.00 |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | $2,500.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $12.50 |
| Total landed cost | $12,547.14 |
Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →
FAQ
What is the import duty on HTS 3006.93.60.00 from China?
Goods classified under HTS 3006.93.60.00 (Pharmaceutical 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, In liquid form for oral intake) have a duty of 25% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).
What does HTS code 3006.93.60.00 cover?
Pharmaceutical 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, In liquid form for oral intake. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.
How much does it cost to import HTS 3006.93.60.00 from China?
On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $12,547, about 25.5% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.
Related codes in heading 3006
- 3006.10.01.00Pharmaceutical goods specified in note 4 to this chapter, Sterile surgical catgut, similar sterile suture materials (including sterile absorbable surgical or dental yarns) and sterile tissue adhesives for surgical wound closure; sterile laminaria and sterile laminaria tents; sterile absorbable surgical or dental hemostatics; sterile surgical or dental adhesion barriers, whether or not absorbable
- 3006.30.10.00Pharmaceutical goods specified in note 4 to this chapter, Opacifying preparations for X-ray examinations; diagnostic reagents designed to be administered to the patient, Containing antigens or antisera
- 3006.30.50.00Pharmaceutical goods specified in note 4 to this chapter, Opacifying preparations for X-ray examinations; diagnostic reagents designed to be administered to the patient, Other
- 3006.40.00.00Pharmaceutical goods specified in note 4 to this chapter, Dental cements and other dental fillings; bone reconstruction cements
- 3006.50.00.00Pharmaceutical goods specified in note 4 to this chapter, First-aid boxes and kits
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- 3006.70.00.00Pharmaceutical goods specified in note 4 to this chapter, Gel preparations designed to be used in human or veterinary medicine as a lubricant for parts of the body for surgical operations or physical examinations or as a coupling agent between the body and medical instruments
- 3006.91.00.00Pharmaceutical goods specified in note 4 to this chapter, Other, Appliances identifiable for ostomy use
Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.