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U.S. exports of donated medicinal & pharmaceutical products (HS 980220) totaled $3.4M in July 2026, traded with 47 countries.
Last updated: July 2026 dataMedicinal and pharmaceutical products donated for humanitarian purposes enter under 9802200000, a provision that removes duty liability while leaving intact the full suite of FDA regulatory requirements governing drug and device imports. Donated pharmaceuticals must still comply with FDA admissibility standards — including registration, labeling, and, for prescription drugs, applicable approval status — regardless of their charitable destination. Importers and NGOs coordinating pharmaceutical donations should engage FDA's Office of Regulatory Affairs early in the logistics process, as donated status does not create an expedited or alternative admissibility pathway. Consult a licensed customs broker and FDA before importing donated pharmaceutical shipments.
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Duty-free classification under 9802200000 does not override FDA's authority to refuse admission to unapproved drugs. A pharmaceutical product that lacks FDA approval or an applicable enforcement discretion policy remains inadmissible regardless of its donated status. Organizations seeking to import unapproved medicines for humanitarian use should contact FDA directly about enforcement discretion procedures before shipping. Consult a licensed customs broker or FDA before importing.
The heading's scope is interpreted in light of the underlying HTS chapter structure. Products that are primarily pharmaceutical in nature — drugs, biologics, and similar preparations — are the core of this provision. Medical devices are generally classified under Chapter 90 and may not automatically qualify for this donated-goods provision. Importers of donated devices should verify classification with a licensed customs broker before assuming duty-free treatment applies.
Subheading 3 of 5 in heading 9802
Subheading 980220 · $0 of $657.3M
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HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9802200000 | Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Products, Donated | $3.4M |
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Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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