Seasonique Extended-Cycle Birth Control from Japan
Seasonique provides 91-day cycles with levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol hormones to reduce periods. Extended regimen via heading 2937 progestins. HTS 3006.60.00.00 for hormone-based contraceptives.
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
• Extended-cycle requires proof of ovulation suppression mechanism
• Blister cards must remain intact; partial packs risk reclassification
• Differentiate from continuous hormone replacement therapies