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%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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