Korlym Mifepristone Emergency Contraceptive from Japan
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.
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
• REMS restricts distribution; importer certification mandatory
• High-risk medication demands secure transport protocols
• Differentiate medical termination vs pure contraception uses