Imports of industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, and cosmetics from China face a base IEEPA tariff of 10% plus MFN rates that vary by specific HTS code. Chinese goods are also subject to Section 301 tariffs ranging from 7.5% to 25%, depending on which List the product falls under.
These tariff layers apply to industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, and cosmetics imported from China
IEEPA Global Tariff
10%
Applies to all imports from all countries
MFN (Most Favored Nation)
Varies by HTS code
Base duty rate set by the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
Section 301
7.5%–25%
China-specific tariffs on Lists 1–4B
Not applicable to this combination:
Representative tariff classifications under HTS chapters 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38. Actual rates depend on the specific 10-digit HTS code.
| HTS Code | Product Description | MFN Rate | Additional Duties | + IEEPA 10% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2933.71.00 | Caprolactam | 6.5% | Sec 301: 7.5–25% | 6.5% + layers |
| 3004.90.92 | Pharmaceutical Preparations | Free | Sec 301: 7.5–25% | Free + layers |
| 3808.91.25 | Insecticides | 5.0% | Sec 301: 7.5–25% | 5.0% + layers |
| 3204.17.60 | Synthetic Pigments | 6.5% | Sec 301: 7.5–25% | 6.5% + layers |
| 2902.43.00 | p-Xylene | Free | Sec 301: 7.5–25% | Free + layers |
| 3105.20.00 | NPK Fertilizer | Free | Sec 301: 7.5–25% | Free + layers |
* Rates shown are representative. Use the calculator for exact duty amounts based on your specific HTS code and declared value.
Section 301 tariffs add 7.5%–25% on most chemicals from China, depending on the specific List (1–4B) the product falls under.
De minimis ($800 duty-free threshold) has been eliminated for Chinese imports — all shipments are subject to duty.
The IEEPA 10% tariff applies to all chemicals imports from China regardless of other duty layers.
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