Human vaccines from India
India exported $1.53 billion of human vaccines (HS 3002.41) in FY2025-26, up 27% 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
- $1.53BUp 26.8% on last year
- HS code
- 3002.41Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3002.41.00.00 | Vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products: Vaccines for human medicine | 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 human vaccines
India's exports to all countries under HS 3002.41, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- 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 human vaccines 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 human vaccines?
3002.41, under heading 3002 (Human blood; animal blood prepared for therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic uses; antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products, whether or not modified or obtained by means of biotechnological processes; vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products; cell cultures, whether or not modified). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export human vaccines?
Yes. India exported $1.53 billion under HS 3002.41 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.