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Buckwheat Flour Nutritional Placebo

Buckwheat flour nutritional placebo used in gluten-free clinical trials. The product is food-based and put up in measured doses, making it classifiable under tariff item 3006.93.30 as 'Other food based' placebos.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10.5%—10.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10.5%—10.5%
🇺🇸United States10.5%—10.5%
🇩🇪Germany10.5%—10.5%
🇯🇵Japan10.5%—10.5%

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Alternative Classifications

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3006.93.90Lower: Free vs 10.5%

If the placebo is not strictly food-based

This covers other placebos that do not fit the food-based category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the product is labeled as a placebo and the trial is recognized

• Have documentation of the measured doses

• Verify compliance with Canadian food labeling requirements

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