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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If immunological products like monoclonal antibodies
Actual immunological trial medicaments classify under 3002, not placebos.
If marketed as nutritional supplements
Sugar capsules without pharma/trial status fall to food preparations in 2106.
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
Related Products under HTS 3006.93.20.00
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.
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.
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).
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).