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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing actual active pharmaceutical ingredients
Products with real medicaments for therapeutic use shift to Chapter 30 headings 3003/3004, excluding placebos.
If not specifically for recognized clinical trials
Sugar-based preparations without clinical trial put-up in measured doses fall under food supplements in Chapter 21.
If sugar content is 10% or less by dry weight
Lower sugar placebos stay in 3006.93 but move to the subheading without the over-10% qualifier.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain FDA approval for clinical trial materials and include IND documentation to prove 'recognized clinical trial' status
• Conduct lab analysis to confirm sugar content exceeds 10% by dry weight to avoid reclassification to lower-sugar subheadings
• Declare as placebos explicitly on entry to prevent confusion with actual medicaments under 3004
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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).
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.
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).