Chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones, on other products of heading 29.37 or on spermicides
Pharmaceutical goods specified in Note 4 to this Chapter. > Chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones, on other products of heading 29.37 or on spermicides > Chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones, on other products of heading 29.37 or on spermicides
Duty Rate (from China)
Products classified under Tariff item 3006.60.00
Aviane Generic Birth Control Pills
Aviane is a generic oral contraceptive containing levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol, both hormones classified under heading 29.37. It is a low-dose monophasic formulation intended for daily contraception. As a chemical contraceptive preparation based on hormones, it falls squarely under tariff item 3006.60.00.
Conceptrol Nonoxynol-9 Gel Spermicide
Conceptrol is a contraceptive gel containing 4% nonoxynol-9, a spermicide that disrupts sperm motility. It is packaged in measured-dose applicators for vaginal use. As a chemical contraceptive preparation based on spermicides, it is classified under tariff item 3006.60.00.
Contragel Nonoxynol-Free Spermicidal Lubricant
Contragel is a spermicidal lubricant using benzalkonium chloride as the active spermicide, presented in water-soluble gel form with measured-dose syringes. It acts as a chemical contraceptive by immobilizing sperm. This spermicide-based preparation falls under tariff item 3006.60.00.
Korlym Mifepristone Emergency Contraceptive
Korlym (mifepristone) is a selective progesterone receptor modulator used for emergency contraception. It blocks progesterone receptors, preventing pregnancy, and is derived from hormone-related compounds. As a hormone-based chemical contraceptive preparation, it is classified under tariff item 3006.60.00.
Lo Loestrin Fe Low-Dose Oral Contraceptive
Lo Loestrin Fe is an ultra-low-dose oral contraceptive containing norethindrone acetate (a progestin from heading 29.37) and ethinyl estradiol, with iron placebo pills. It prevents ovulation and is used for daily contraception. As a hormone-based chemical contraceptive, it falls under tariff item 3006.60.00.
Nextstellis Combined Oral Contraceptive
Nextstellis is a combined oral contraceptive containing estetrol, a novel estrogen hormone, and drospirenone, a progestin. It prevents ovulation and is taken daily for contraception. As a hormone-based chemical contraceptive preparation, it is classified under tariff item 3006.60.00.
NuvaRing Vaginal Contraceptive Ring
NuvaRing is a flexible vaginal ring that releases etonogestrel (a progestin from heading 29.37) and ethinyl estradiol over three weeks for contraception. It provides steady hormone delivery to prevent ovulation. As a hormone-based chemical contraceptive preparation, it falls under tariff item 3006.60.00.
Ortho Evra Transdermal Contraceptive Patch
Ortho Evra is a transdermal contraceptive patch delivering norelgestromin (a progestin metabolite from heading 29.37) and ethinyl estradiol through the skin. It is applied weekly for contraception. As a hormone-based chemical contraceptive preparation, it is classified under tariff item 3006.60.00.
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Birth Control Pills
Ortho Tri-Cyclen is an oral contraceptive containing norgestimate (a progestin from heading 29.37) and ethinyl estradiol. It prevents ovulation and alters cervical mucus to inhibit sperm penetration. As a hormone-based chemical contraceptive preparation, it falls under tariff item 3006.60.00.
Phexxi Vaginal pH Modulator Contraceptive Gel
Phexxi is a non-hormonal prescription gel that raises vaginal pH to immobilize sperm, functioning as a spermicide-type contraceptive. It contains lactic acid and sodium hydroxide. As a chemical contraceptive preparation based on spermicides, it is classified under tariff item 3006.60.00.
Plan B One-Step Emergency Contraceptive
Plan B One-Step is an emergency contraceptive containing levonorgestrel, a progestin hormone from heading 29.37, in a single-dose tablet. It delays ovulation via a hormonal mechanism to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. As a hormone-based chemical contraceptive preparation, it falls under tariff item 3006.60.00.
Seasonique Extended-Cycle Birth Control
Seasonique is an extended-cycle oral contraceptive providing 91-day cycles with levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol hormones. It reduces the frequency of periods while preventing ovulation. As a hormone-based chemical contraceptive preparation, it is classified under tariff item 3006.60.00.
Today Sponge Spermicide
Today Sponge is a polyurethane disc containing nonoxynol-9 spermicide, providing 24-hour contraceptive protection. It is a disposable vaginal device with a measured spermicide reservoir. As a chemical contraceptive preparation based on spermicides, it falls under tariff item 3006.60.00.
VCF Vaginal Contraceptive Film Spermicide
VCF is a thin film containing nonoxynol-9 spermicide that dissolves vaginally to immobilize sperm. It is put up in measured doses for contraceptive use. As a chemical contraceptive preparation based on spermicides, it is classified under tariff item 3006.60.00.