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Blinded Placebo Oral Suspension for Diabetes Trial

A liquid placebo suspension in measured doses, identical in taste and appearance to the active drug, used in double-blinded Phase III clinical trials for diabetes medications. The suspension is syrup-based and put up in measured doses for a recognized clinical trial.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%—6%
🇲🇽Mexico6%—6%
🇺🇸United States6%—6%
🇩🇪Germany6%—6%
🇯🇵Japan6%—6%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3006.93.90Lower: Free vs 6%

If the suspension is not syrup-based

Non-syrup liquid placebos fall under the residual tariff item for other placebos.

3006.93.20Higher: 9.5% vs 6%

If the suspension contains over 10% sugar by dry weight

Sugar-based placebos are classified under the sibling tariff item for sugar-based kits.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify the suspension's base ingredients; if it's syrup-based, classify under 3006.93.10

• Provide CBSA with the clinical trial authorization and a detailed product description

• Ensure the product is not a finished pharmaceutical for retail sale, which would fall under other headings