Starch-Based Clinical Trial Placebo Blister Packs from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Blister integrity testing certificates
• Matching dissolution profiles documentation
• Avoid generic starch labeling that suggests food use