NuvaRing Vaginal Contraceptive Ring from Japan
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.
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
• Classed as combination product; follow both drug/device FDA pathways
• Polymer matrix hormone release rate documentation required
• Sterility validation for vaginal delivery systems