Clinical Trial Placebo Vaccine Vials with mRNA Shots from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
• 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