Maltodextrin Clinical Trial Placebo Capsules from Japan
Gelatin capsules filled with maltodextrin and other foodstuffs as a nutritional placebo for double-blinded trials, predominant by weight in starch content to simulate supplement efficacy. Classified under HTS 3006.93.50.00 for placebos in measured doses with nutritional ingredients where foodstuff like starch dominates, as per Chapter 30 note 6(e).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
6.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide blinded trial kit certificates and sponsor declarations to prove placebo intent and measured dosing
• Avoid retail packaging; use clinical trial-specific labeling to distinguish from consumer nutritional supplements
• Conduct weight assays confirming starch/foodstuff predominance to support classification over general dietary products