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).

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.

3004.20.00Lower: Free vs 17.9%

If containing actual antibiotics

Trial materials with real antibiotics for treatment classify as medicaments under 3004.20.

1704.90.58.00Higher: 27.9% vs 17.9%

If sold as general sugar confectionery

Gummies without clinical trial context or measured doses are confections in Chapter 17.

3006.93.10.00Lower: Free vs 17.9%

If sugar content at or below 10% by dry weight

Placebos with lower sugar levels remain in 3006.93 but use the non-sugar-specified subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label clearly as 'placebo for clinical trial use only' to distinguish from candy imports under Chapter 17

Include batch certificates verifying no active ingredients and exact sugar composition

For pediatric products, ensure child-resistant packaging complies with CPSC if applicable

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