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U.S. Waives Tariffs on Speciality Drugs from India and 19 Other Countries

U.S. Waives Tariffs on Speciality Drugs from India and 19 Other Countries

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THE BRIEF
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The U.S. exempted specialty drugs and ingredients for rare diseases and infertility treatments from India and 19 other countries from ad valorem tariffs.

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Eligible zero-tariff products include cell and gene therapies, antibody-drug conjugates, and animal pharmaceuticals from nations with trade and security framework agreements.

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The exemption accompanies a 100% tariff imposed by the U.S. Commerce Department on certain patented pharmaceutical imports taking effect from September 29.