Ortho Tri-Cyclen Birth Control Pills from Japan
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.
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
• Obtain FDA approval and NDC numbers prior to import; contraceptives require premarket review
• Maintain cold chain if specified for stability; verify hormone content certificates from manufacturer
• Avoid misclassification as general medicaments; include clinical trial data if applicable