cardiovascularLikely exemptAnnex III — Jul 31 2026

Eliquis Tariff Rate & July 31, 2026 Deadline

Eliquis (Apixaban) — manufactured by Bristol-Myers Squibb in Puerto Rico (US). Treats blood thinner (stroke prevention). Typical US retail $594 per month.

Tariff breakdown

Applicable rate: 100% (Annex III)
Effective date: 2026-07-31 (98 days away)
Manufacturer: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Country of origin: Puerto Rico (US)
Annex III?: Yes
Current monthly retail: $594

Why Eliquis is likely exempt: Manufactured in Puerto Rico (US territory)

HTS classification

HTS 3004.90.9299

Apixaban tablets, retail packaging, HTS 3004.90. Eliquis is exempt in practice because BMS manufactures it in Puerto Rico (US territory).

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 Revision 2 — hts.usitc.gov

Alternatives: generics, biosimilars & US-made options

Xarelto (rivaroxaban)

therapeutic alternative

Same direct-oral-anticoagulant class; manufactured in Germany — tariff applies.

Warfarin (generic)

generic

Decades-old vitamin K antagonist, fully genericized, tariff-exempt. Requires INR monitoring.

Apixaban generic (pending)

generic

Apixaban generics approved under 2025 settlement, expected retail launch 2028. Not yet available.

Always consult your prescriber before switching medications. Biosimilars and generics are not interchangeable in every state without physician approval.

FAQ: Eliquis and the 2026 tariff

Will my Eliquis prescription cost more after July 31, 2026?

Probably not directly — Eliquis is classified as exempt because Manufactured in Puerto Rico (US territory). The tariff itself should not raise your list price, though PBM renegotiations and formulary changes can still move your copay.

Can I switch to a generic version of Apixaban?

There are generic options listed above — their availability and interchangeability depend on FDA approval and state substitution rules. Confirm with your pharmacist before switching.

Is Eliquis on the Medicare negotiated-price list?

Yes — Eliquis is part of the Medicare drug price negotiation program. Negotiated prices are contractual but can interact with tariff-driven manufacturer responses.

Importing pharmaceuticals commercially?

This page covers consumer drug pricing. For business imports (including finished-dose pharmaceuticals), use the full US import tariff calculator with HTS classification and Section 301/232/122 breakdown.

Disclaimer: Informational estimates based on public list prices, the April 2, 2026 Proclamation text, and USITC HTS data. Not medical, legal, or financial advice.

Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, and insurer about your specific medication.