Ethinyl Estradiol from Japan
Ethinyl estradiol is a synthetic estrogen derivative with ethinyl substitution, widely used in oral contraceptives. It falls under HTS 2937.23.5010 as a structural analogue of estrogen used primarily as a hormone. High potency makes it essential for combination birth control pills.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Schedule III controlled substance requires DEA registration and quotas; Validate synthetic origin documentation per heading 'reproduced by synthesis'; Monitor EU REACH compliance for transatlantic supply chains