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.

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.

3003.31.00.00Lower: 10% vs 17.9%

If containing actual hormones

Medicinal products with hormones, even in trials, go to 3003.31.

1704.90Higher: 20.4% vs 17.9%

If for non-trial medicated lozenges

Sugar lozenges without clinical trial put-up classify as sugar confections.

3006.93.10.00Lower: Free vs 17.9%

If low-sugar formulation

Trial placebos ≤10% sugar use the companion subheading in 3006.93.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Prevent melting in transit with temperature-controlled shipping for humid climates

Avoid flavorings that mimic actual medicaments to prevent misdeclaration risks

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