Blinded Sugar Syrup Dose for Hypertension Trial Kit
A blinded clinical trial kit containing sugar syrup doses over 10% by dry weight, designed to simulate liquid antihypertensive medications in double-blinded studies. Classified under HTS 3006.93.20.00 as per note 4(e) for placebos in measured doses with high sugar content.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed with actual hormones or medicaments
Trial kits with real active ingredients for prophylactic use classify under medicaments of heading 3003.
If for bulk sugar syrup not in measured trial doses
Non-trial, non-pharma sugar syrups over 10% sugar are treated as general sugars in Chapter 17.
If for ostomy appliances rather than trials
Other Chapter 30 note 4(l) items like ostomy pouches use 3006.92, separate from trial placebos.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide sponsor's clinical trial protocol and IRB approval to customs for verification of blinded trial use
• Avoid retail packaging; use trial-specific labeling to maintain 3006 classification over general confections
• Watch for sugar crystallization during import; improper storage can alter dry weight measurements
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Sugar-Sweetened Placebo Tablet for Diabetes Clinical Trial
These placebo tablets, formulated with over 10% sugar by dry weight, are used in blinded clinical trials for diabetes medications to mimic active treatments without therapeutic ingredients. They are put up in measured doses as per Chapter 30 note 4(e) and classified under 3006.93.20.00 due to their high sugar content and trial-specific packaging.
High-Sugar Placebo Gummy for Pediatric Asthma Study
Chewable placebo gummies with over 10% sugar by dry weight, packaged in measured doses for double-blinded pediatric asthma inhaler trials. Falls under 3006.93.20.00 as clinical trial placebos per Chapter 30 note 4(e).
Sugar-Loaded Blinded Capsule for Oncology Phase III Trial
Empty capsules filled with inert sugar filler (>10% dry weight) for blinded oncology drug trials, put up in measured doses to match active comparator arms. Classified in 3006.93.20.00 for high-sugar clinical trial placebos.
Flavored Sugar Placebo Lozenges for Cough Syrup Trial
Lozenges composed primarily of sugar (>10% dry weight) as placebos in clinical trials comparing cough syrup efficacy, dosed individually. Meets HTS 3006.93.20.00 criteria for sugared trial placebos.
Double-Blinded Sugar Powder Sachets for Vaccine Study
Powder sachets with over 10% sugar by dry weight serving as placebos in double-blinded vaccine efficacy trials, reconstituted for oral administration. Classified under 3006.93.20.00 per note 4(e).