Sugar-Loaded Blinded Capsule for Oncology Phase III Trial from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.624.6%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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