VCF Vaginal Contraceptive Film Spermicide from Japan
VCF is a thin film containing nonoxynol-9 spermicide that dissolves vaginally to immobilize sperm. Put up in measured doses for contraceptive use. Directly classifiable in HTS 3006.60.00.00 as spermicide-based chemical preparation per Chapter Note.
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
• Spermicides follow OTC monograph; verify nonoxynol-9 concentration meets specs
• Film format must show measured contraceptive dosing
• Avoid bulk chemical classification; consumer packaging confirms Chapter 30