3006.60.00.00 - Chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones, on other products of heading 2937 or on spermicides

This HTS category, 3006.60.00.00, specifically covers chemical contraceptive preparations. These preparations are defined by their active ingredients, which must be hormones, other products classified under heading 2937 (which includes various hormones and their derivatives), or spermicides. The primary function of these goods is to prevent conception.

It is important to distinguish these contraceptive preparations from sibling categories within heading 3006. For example, while 3006.10 deals with sterile materials for surgical use, and 3006.40 covers dental cements, this category is exclusively for items intended for contraception. Similarly, unlike 3006.70 which encompasses lubricant gels for medical purposes, the focus here is on preventing pregnancy.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions within 3006.60.00.00. Classification within this heading therefore hinges on the precise identification of the active contraceptive agent, ensuring it aligns with the definitions of hormones, products of heading 2937, or spermicides. The mode of administration or formulation (e.g., pills, injections, topical applications) is secondary to the identification of the active ingredient for classification purposes.