Microcrystalline Cellulose Placebo Capsules from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6095%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'Clinical Trial Placebos - Not for Human Consumption Outside Protocol'
• Maintain chain-of-custody records from sponsor to investigator site