Phexxi Vaginal pH Modulator Contraceptive Gel from Germany
Phexxi is a non-hormonal prescription gel that raises vaginal pH to immobilize sperm. Contains lactic acid/sodium hydroxide but functions as spermicidal-type contraceptive. Covered under broad spermicide provision of HTS 3006.60.00.00.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Rx status differentiates from OTC spermicides; verify marketing authorization
• pH reversion mechanism documentation confirms contraceptive action
• Lactic acid concentration prevents food/acid classification