Chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones, on other products of heading 2937 or on spermicides
Pharmaceutical goods specified in note 4 to this chapter: > Chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones, on other products of heading 2937 or on spermicides
Duty Rate (from China)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 3006.60.00.00
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Birth Control Pills
Ortho Tri-Cyclen is an oral contraceptive containing a combination of norgestimate (a progestin from heading 2937) and ethinyl estradiol (a hormone). It prevents ovulation and alters cervical mucus to inhibit sperm penetration. Classified under HTS 3006.60.00.00 as a chemical contraceptive preparation based on hormones and heading 2937 products.
Plan B One-Step Emergency Contraceptive
Plan B One-Step contains levonorgestrel, a progestin hormone from heading 2937, in a single-dose tablet to prevent pregnancy post-unprotected sex. It delays ovulation via hormonal mechanism. Falls under HTS 3006.60.00.00 for hormone-based chemical contraceptives.
VCF Vaginal Contraceptive Film Spermicide
VCF is a thin film containing nonoxynol-9 spermicide that dissolves vaginally to immobilize sperm. Put up in measured doses for contraceptive use. Directly classifiable in HTS 3006.60.00.00 as spermicide-based chemical preparation per Chapter Note.
Seasonique Extended-Cycle Birth Control
Seasonique provides 91-day cycles with levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol hormones to reduce periods. Extended regimen via heading 2937 progestins. HTS 3006.60.00.00 for hormone-based contraceptives.
NuvaRing Vaginal Contraceptive Ring
NuvaRing is a flexible ring releasing etonogestrel (progestin, 2937) and ethinyl estradiol locally for 3 weeks. Provides steady hormone delivery for contraception. Chapter Note 6(h) places polymer devices with hormones in HTS 3006.60.00.00.
Conceptrol Nonoxynol-9 Gel Spermicide
Conceptrol contraceptive gel with 4% nonoxynol-9 spermicide in measured-dose applicators. Disrupts sperm motility and viability. Spermicide preparations explicitly covered by HTS 3006.60.00.00.
Aviane Generic Birth Control Pills
Aviane is the generic equivalent of Alesse, containing levonorgestrel (2937 progestin) and ethinyl estradiol. Low-dose monophasic formulation for daily contraception. HTS 3006.60.00.00 for hormone contraceptives.
Ortho Evra Transdermal Contraceptive Patch
Ortho Evra weekly patch delivers norelgestromin (progestin metabolite, from 2937) and ethinyl estradiol through skin. Replaced by Xulane generic. Matrix patch qualifies as hormone-based under HTS 3006.60.00.00.
Phexxi Vaginal pH Modulator Contraceptive Gel
Phexxi is a non-hormonal prescription gel that raises vaginal pH to immobilize sperm. Contains lactic acid/sodium hydroxide but functions as spermicidal-type contraceptive. Covered under broad spermicide provision of HTS 3006.60.00.00.
Lo Loestrin Fe Low-Dose Oral Contraceptive
Lo Loestrin Fe offers ultra-low dose norethindrone acetate (progestin 2937) and ethinyl estradiol with iron placebo pills. Minimal hormone for contraception. HTS 3006.60.00.00 classification.
Contragel Nonoxynol-Free Spermicidal Lubricant
Contragel uses benzalkonium chloride as spermicide in water-soluble gel format. Alternative to nonoxynol-9 with measured-dose syringe. Spermicide-based for HTS 3006.60.00.00.
Nextstellis Combined Oral Contraceptive
Nextstellis contains estetrol (novel estrogen hormone) and drospirenone progestin for contraception. First new estrogen in 50 years. Hormone combination fits HTS 3006.60.00.00.
Korlym Mifepristone Emergency Contraceptive
Korlym (mifepristone) blocks progesterone receptors for emergency contraception or abortion facilitation. Selective progesterone modulator from heading 2937 derivatives. Broadly hormone-based for HTS 3006.60.00.00.
Today Sponge Spermicide
Today Sponge combines polyurethane disc with nonoxynol-9 spermicide reservoir for 24-hour protection. Disposable vaginal device with measured spermicide. Composite spermicide preparation under HTS 3006.60.00.00.