Today Sponge Spermicide from Japan
Today Sponge combines polyurethane disc with nonoxynol-9 spermicide reservoir for 24-hour protection. Disposable vaginal device with measured spermicide. Composite spermicide preparation under HTS 3006.60.00.00.
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
• Spermicide release kinetics testing required
• Sponge dimensions prevent classification as plain medical article
• Shelf life limited by spermicide migration