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).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10.4%+7.5%17.9%
🇲🇽Mexico10.4%10.4%
🇨🇦Canada10.4%10.4%
🇩🇪Germany10.4%10.4%
🇯🇵Japan10.4%10.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3002.41.00.00Lower: Free vs 17.9%

If containing actual toxins for vaccines

Real vaccine components with toxins classify under immunological products in 3002.

3006.70.00.00Lower: 5% vs 17.9%

If for first-aid kits

Note 4(g) first-aid assemblies use 3006.70, not trial placebos.

2106.90.99Lower: 13.9% vs 17.9%

If bulk sugar powders without trial dosing

Non-specific sugar preparations default to Chapter 21 foods.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Register with CBER for vaccine-related trial imports

Seal sachets in nitrogen-flushed packs to maintain blinding integrity

Declare total kit contents if multiple placebo types included

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