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.

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.

3002.13.00Lower: Free vs 17.9%

If immunological products like monoclonal antibodies

Actual immunological trial medicaments classify under 3002, not placebos.

2106.90Lower: 16.4% vs 17.9%

If marketed as nutritional supplements

Sugar capsules without pharma/trial status fall to food preparations in 2106.

3006.91.00.00Lower: 14.2% vs 17.9%

If for sterile surgical items like catgut

Other note 4(a) surgical products use 3006.91, distinct from trial kits.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Cross-reference with DEA if trial involves controlled substance analogs to avoid scrutiny

Use tamper-evident seals on kits to prove integrity for blinded studies

Document blinding code storage separately from import paperwork

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