Wheat Flour Based Clinical Trial Placebo Sachets from Japan
Single-dose sachets of wheat flour and nutritional additives as placebos for gastrointestinal studies, with flour/starch dominating weight. Classified in HTS 3006.93.50.00 for blinded trial placebos per Chapter 30 note 6(e).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
6.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Pair with protocol summaries proving blinded design and placebo role
• Label clearly as 'not for human consumption outside trials' to avoid food import rules
• Monitor for mixed vegetable extracts, which are treated as mixtures per note 3(b)