Clinical Trial Placebo Vaccine Vials with mRNA Shots from Germany
Saline placebo vials packaged with actual mRNA vaccine doses in blinded kits for COVID-19 booster efficacy studies. Under HTS 3006.93.10.00 as placebos for recognized clinical trials, put up in measured doses with medicinal preparations.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Comply with USDA/CDC import permits for vaccine-related materials alongside FDA clearance
• Maintain ultra-cold chain documentation to prevent spoilage claims at entry
• Use TIB (Temporary Importation under Bond) for trials expecting re-export