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Tapioca Starch Placebo Drink Mix for Trials

Tapioca starch placebo drink mix for hydration studies. The product is food-based, starch-predominant, and put up in measured pouches, 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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3006.93.90Lower: Free vs 10.5%

If the mix is not predominantly food-based

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

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the mix is labeled as a placebo for a recognized clinical trial

• Have documentation of the measured doses

• Verify compliance with Canadian food labeling requirements

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