Microcrystalline Cellulose Placebo Capsules from China
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 — China → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 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