Section 232 pharmaceutical tariffs (announced — takes effect July 31, 2026)
The April 2026 proclamation imposes a default 100% tariff on patented pharmaceuticals and ingredients, with carve-outs: 15% for the EU, Japan, South Korea, and Switzerland; 10% for the UK; 20% (falling to 0% with an MFN pricing deal) for companies with approved U.S. onshoring plans. Generics are excluded for now. Duties start July 31, 2026 for companies listed in Annex III and September 29, 2026 for everyone else — these are the next major compliance deadlines in pharma supply chains.
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Timeline
- AnnouncedFederal Register
Onshoring-agreement procedures published
Commerce publishes procedures for company-specific onshoring agreements that qualify for reduced rates.
Official sources - AnnouncedFederal Register
Section 232 proclamation issued
Formal proclamation sets the 100% default rate with country and onshoring carve-outs, effective July 31, 2026 (Annex III companies) and September 29, 2026 (all others).
Official sources - ThreatenedStatement only
100% pharma tariff statement
The president states branded pharmaceutical imports will face 100% tariffs unless manufacturers build U.S. plants. No instrument follows for six months.
Official sources
Official sources
- Proclamation adjusting imports of pharmaceuticals · 91 FR 18183
- Onshoring agreement procedures · 91 FR 26989
Last verified 06/12/2026
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