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Hi-Tech
U.S. imports of life science (Hi-Tech 02) totaled $5.9B in April 2026, traded with 105 countries.
Importers of Life Science paid $172.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $1.6B in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataLife science trade encompasses medical instruments, in-vitro diagnostics, pharmaceutical preparations, and related health-technology goods whose commercial value is rooted in biological or medical research applications. FDA entry review — including device registration, drug establishment listing, and prior notice for applicable articles — is a routine compliance step for importers in this category. The breadth of the Life Science ATP grouping means that a single shipment may contain articles subject to different FDA centers (CDER, CDRH, or CBER), making pre-entry classification review essential.
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Not universally — admissibility requirements depend on the specific article. Medical devices must come from registered establishments; drugs require prior notice and listing; research-use-only reagents may face lighter scrutiny. Importers should confirm the applicable FDA pathway for each HTS line before shipment.
Biotechnology focuses on goods derived from living-organism processes (fermentation, cell culture, genetic engineering), while Life Science captures a broader set of health and medical technology products including instruments, diagnostics, and finished pharmaceuticals that may be produced by conventional chemistry as well as biotech methods.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $727.9M | $267.2M | -$460.8M |
| IRELAND | $828.5M | $51.0M | -$777.5M |
| SINGAPORE | $605.6M | $107.5M | -$498.1M |
| GERMANY | $527.8M | $179.1M | -$348.6M |
| NETHERLANDS | $63.6M | $514.4M | +$450.8M |
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