Placebo Statin Capsules Packaged with Atorvastatin from Japan
Inert capsules resembling atorvastatin statin drugs, bundled with genuine medicinal atorvastatin in blinded kits for cholesterol-lowering efficacy trials. HTS 3006.93.10.00 applies as placebos in measured doses packaged with medicinals for recognized double-blinded clinical trials.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Submit detailed kit composition lists distinguishing placebos from actives to prevent duty reassessment
• Ensure cold chain compliance if packaged with temperature-sensitive medicinals like biologics
• Consult CBP for advance rulings on trial kit classification to avoid delays