Blinded Placebo Probiotic Capsules with Live Cultures from China
Empty probiotic-mimicking capsules as placebos, packaged with actual probiotic medicinal preparations for gut health trials. HTS 3006.93.10.00 for blinded clinical trial kits with measured-dose placebos and medicinals.
Duty Rate — China → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Confirm no live organisms in placebos to avoid biotech regulations
• Provide stability data for culture-containing actives