diabetesTariff appliesAnnex III — Jul 31 2026

Jardiance Tariff Rate & July 31, 2026 Deadline

Jardiance (Empagliflozin) — manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim in Germany. Treats type 2 diabetes, heart failure. Typical US retail $611 per month.

Tariff breakdown

Applicable rate: 100% (Annex III)
Effective date: 2026-07-31 (98 days away)
Manufacturer: Boehringer Ingelheim
Country of origin: Germany
Annex III?: Yes
Current monthly retail: $611

Projected monthly retail, by pass-through scenario

Scenario	Pass-through	New monthly retail	Annual increase
Conservative	30%	$794	+$2,200
Likely	50%	$917	+$3,666
Worst case	100%	$1,222	+$7,332

Scenarios based on historical brand-pharma cost-shock pass-through. Not a forecast.

HTS classification

HTS 3004.90.9299

Empagliflozin tablets, retail packaging. Boehringer Ingelheim manufactures in Germany — fully subject to the 100% tariff.

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

Alternatives: generics, biosimilars & US-made options

Farxiga (dapagliflozin, AstraZeneca)

therapeutic alternative

Same SGLT2-inhibitor class; Sweden-made, tariff applies.

Steglatro (ertugliflozin, Merck)

therapeutic alternative

Less-prescribed SGLT2; also Annex III.

Metformin (generic)

generic

First-line type 2 diabetes standard of care. Fully genericized, tariff-exempt. Does not replace SGLT2 cardioprotective indication.

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

FAQ: Jardiance and the 2026 tariff

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

Likely yes. Jardiance is manufactured in Germany and is not exempt. Our conservative-case scenario assumes 30% pass-through (retail +$183/month), our likely-case 50% (+$306/month), and worst-case full pass-through (+$611/month).

Can I switch to a generic version of Empagliflozin?

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 Jardiance on the Medicare negotiated-price list?

Yes — Jardiance 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.