Starch-Based Nutritional Placebo Powder for Clinical Trials
This is a starch-predominant powder formulated as a placebo for blinded clinical trials, containing nutritional ingredients like starch and minimal non-active fillers to mimic a nutritional supplement. It falls under HTS 3006.93.50.00 as a placebo for recognized clinical trials put up in measured doses where starch or foodstuff predominates by weight, per Chapter 30 note 6(e). Designed to test patient compliance without therapeutic effects.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not documented as part of a recognized clinical trial
Without proof of clinical trial use, starch-based nutritional mixtures are classified as food preparations in Chapter 21.
If containing actual medicaments even in low doses
Mixtures with therapeutic active ingredients shift to Chapter 30 headings 3003/3004 for medicaments, not placebos.
If sold as animal feed supplements
Nutritional starch products for veterinary rather than human clinical trial use fall under prepared animal feed in Chapter 23.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify clinical trial documentation from an FDA-recognized protocol to confirm placebo status and avoid reclassification as food under Chapter 21
• Ensure labeling specifies 'for clinical trial use only' and includes measured dose quantities to meet Chapter 30 note 6(e) requirements
• Test for predominant starch/foodstuff content (>50% by weight) via lab analysis to prevent customs disputes on nutritional value
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Potato Starch Nutritional Placebo Tablets
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Wheat Flour Based Clinical Trial Placebo Sachets
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Tapioca Starch Placebo Drink Mix for Trials
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