Levonorgestrel Emergency Contraceptive Tablets 1.5mg from Japan
Single-dose 1.5mg levonorgestrel tablets used for emergency contraception to prevent pregnancy. This progestin hormone (heading 2937 product) is mixed with excipients and put up in measured doses for retail sale. Falls under HTS 3004.39.0055 as a hormone-containing prophylactic medicament.
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
• Comply with FDA OTC monograph for emergency contraceptives; include consumer information leaflets
• Document synthetic hormone sourcing to substantiate heading 2937 classification
• Watch for reclassification if sold in bulk packs exceeding retail dose limits