Aviane Generic Birth Control Pills from Japan
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.
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
• ANDA approval verifies generic status equivalence
• Color/coating must match reference listed drug for patient acceptance
• Cost savings don't affect classification; remains hormone contraceptive