Placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other than medicaments
Pharmaceutical goods specified in note 4 to this chapter: > Other: > Placebos and blinded (or double-blinded) clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical trial, put up in measured doses: > Placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other than medicaments
Duty Rate (from China)
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 3006.93.80.00
Blinded Clinical Trial Lactose Filler Kit
Pre-packaged kit of lactose powder tablets and capsules in identical appearance to active treatments for Phase III trials. HTS 3006.93.80.00 covers such double-blinded placebos put up in measured doses containing other chemicals.
Starch-Based Clinical Trial Placebo Blister Packs
Pregelatinized starch tablets in foil blister packs identical to antibiotic trial medication packaging. HTS 3006.93.80.00 for placebos containing other chemicals in measured doses.
Oncology Phase II Placebo Vial Kit
Sterile saline-filled vials in blinded kits for injectable oncology drug trials, matching active drug presentation. Classified under 3006.93.80.00 as clinical trial placebos with non-medicament chemicals.
Alzheimer's Clinical Trial Matching Placebo Kit
Complete placebo kit with identically labeled bottles, patient diaries, and inert tablets for Alzheimer's drug trials. Falls under 3006.93.80.00 as blinded clinical trial kits in measured doses.
Sugar Pill Placebo Tablets
Inert sugar-based tablets used as placebos in blinded clinical trials to mimic active drug appearance without therapeutic agents. Classified under HTS 3006.93.80.00 as placebos for recognized clinical trials, put up in measured doses, containing other chemicals other than medicaments per Chapter 30 note 6(e).
Microcrystalline Cellulose Placebo Capsules
Empty or filler-filled gelatin capsules containing only microcrystalline cellulose for use in double-blind clinical studies. Falls under HTS 3006.93.80.00 as blinded clinical trial placebos in measured doses with non-medicament chemicals.
Avicel PH-200 Placebo Powder Sachets
Microcrystalline cellulose (Avicel PH-200) in single-dose sachets matching active drug packaging for oncology trials. Classified in 3006.93.80.00 as clinical trial placebos with non-medicinal chemicals in measured doses.
Mannitol Placebo Chewable Tablets
Chewable tablets made from mannitol excipient for pediatric clinical trials, indistinguishable from medicated versions. HTS 3006.93.80.00 applies to such placebos in measured doses for recognized trials.
Double-Blind Hypertension Trial Placebo Kit
Complete kit with matching placebo tablets, bottles, and labels for hypertension drug trials, containing inert cellulose fillers. Covered by 3006.93.80.00 as blinded clinical trial kits in measured doses.
Crohn's Disease Trial Maltodextrin Placebo
Maltodextrin powder in capsules matching biologic drug trials for Crohn's disease, used in double-blind studies. HTS 3006.93.80.00 covers such measured-dose clinical trial placebos.