Medicaments — HTS 3003
Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale
Chapter 30 › Heading 3003
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 3003 is a broad product category for medicaments made by mixing two or more ingredients for therapeutic or prophylactic use. The products are not put into measured doses and are not presented in forms or packaging intended for retail sale. The heading excludes products classified in heading 3002, such as certain biological products, and headings 3005 or 3006, which cover specified pharmaceutical preparations and related goods.
To reach a specific 8-digit HTS code, first confirm that the product belongs in heading 3003. Then review the subheadings and statistical provisions, which commonly distinguish products by their active material, ingredient type, or other product characteristics. The correct choice depends on the actual formulation, presentation, intended use, and applicable HTS notes—not simply the product name or marketing description.
What to check
- Confirm that the product contains two or more constituents mixed together and is intended for therapeutic or prophylactic use.
- Verify that it is not in measured doses and is not packaged or presented for retail sale; those facts may direct classification elsewhere.
- Check whether the product is excluded because it belongs under heading 3002, 3005, or 3006.
- Identify the active ingredients, materials, formulation, and physical presentation from the technical documents and product label.
- Compare the product facts with the current 8-digit subheadings, legal notes, and explanatory guidance; ask a customs broker or seek a binding ruling if the distinctions are unclear.
HTS heading 3003 summary
Medicaments is a 4-digit product category containing 4 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3003.10.00.00 👉 | Containing penicillins or derivatives thereof, with a penicillanic acid structure, or streptomycins or their derivatives | Free | — | 15.4¢/kg + 49% |
| 3003.20.00.00 👉 | Other, containing antibiotics | Free | — | 25% |
| 3003.60.00.00 👉 | Other, containing antimalarial active principles described in subheading note 2 to this chapter | Free | — | Free |
| 3003.90.01 👉 | Other | Free | — | 30% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 3003?
Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.