Chemical contraceptive preparations from India
India exported $152 million of chemical contraceptive preparations (HS 3006.60) in FY2025-26, down 16% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 0% US import duty, against 0% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 0%China 0%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $152MDown 16.2% on last year
- HS code
- 3006.60Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3006.60.00.00 | Pharmaceutical goods specified in note 4 to this chapter: Chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones, on other products of heading 2937 or on spermicides | Free | 0% | 0% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. A separate Section 232 duty on patented medicines isn't included and may add substantially to these figures. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of chemical contraceptive preparations
India's exports to all countries under HS 3006.60, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 3006.60 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.7% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on chemical contraceptive preparations from India?
0% on the US tariff line for this code, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 0%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included. A separate Section 232 duty on patented medicines isn't included either.
What is the HS code for chemical contraceptive preparations?
3006.60, under heading 3006 (Pharmaceutical goods specified in note 4 to this chapter). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export chemical contraceptive preparations?
Yes. India exported $152 million under HS 3006.60 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.