Starch-Based Nutritional Placebo Powder for Clinical Trials from Japan
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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Import Tips
• 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