Plan B One-Step Emergency Contraceptive from Japan
Plan B One-Step contains levonorgestrel, a progestin hormone from heading 2937, in a single-dose tablet to prevent pregnancy post-unprotected sex. It delays ovulation via hormonal mechanism. Falls under HTS 3006.60.00.00 for hormone-based chemical contraceptives.
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
• Classify as OTC drug; ensure Rx vs non-Rx status matches US labeling
• Provide stability data for levonorgestrel; temperature-controlled shipping recommended
• Watch for spermicide combos which stay in 3006 but require separate validation