Alzheimer's Disease Oral Drop Placebo Kit
This is a measured-dropper bottle kit containing an inert liquid placebo, designed for use in double-blinded clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease, simulating an oral donepezil solution. It is put up in measured doses and is intended for administration to patients in a recognized clinical trial. As a placebo for clinical trial use, it falls under tariff item 3006.93.90, which covers placebos and blinded clinical trial kits not otherwise specified.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the placebo is syrup-based
Syrup-based placebos are specifically classified under this sibling item.
If the placebo is based on other food products
Food-based placebos, other than sugar or syrup, fall under this item.
If the placebo is based on non-alcoholic beverages
Beverage-based placebos are classified under this sibling item.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the kit is clearly labelled as a placebo for a recognized clinical trial, with documentation from Health Canada or an ethics board, to support classification under 3006.93.90
• Be prepared to provide the clinical trial protocol and proof of measured doses to CBSA upon request
• Verify if the placebo contains any food-based or beverage-based ingredients, as that could shift classification to a sibling tariff item
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