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U.S. imports of placebos and clinical trial kits for blind or double-blind studies (HS 300693) totaled $13.8M in April 2026, traded with 26 countries.
Importers of Placebos and Clinical Trial Kits for Blind or Double-Blind Studies paid $188K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 6.0% on $3.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPlacebo preparations and measured-dose clinical trial kits used in blind and double-blind studies occupy a specialized niche in pharmaceutical trade, governed by FDA's Investigational New Drug (IND) framework rather than standard drug approval pathways. The US tariff schedule subdivides this heading across multiple 10-digit lines based on composition — including kits containing sugar at specified thresholds (3006932000), ingredients with nutritional value (3006935000), liquid oral forms (3006936000), and preparations containing non-medicament chemicals (3006938000) — making precise formulation documentation essential for correct classification. China, Spain, and Germany are the leading suppliers, reflecting both contract manufacturing capacity and established clinical research organization networks. Importers must ensure that each shipment is covered by an active IND or equivalent authorization, as clinical trial materials are subject to strict FDA chain-of-custody and labeling requirements.
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The subdivisions under 3006.93 reflect differences in the kit's active or inactive ingredient profile — for example, whether it contains sugar above a threshold (3006932000), ingredients with nutritional value (3006935000), or non-medicament chemicals (3006938000). Importers should obtain a detailed formulation breakdown from the manufacturer and match it against each line's description. Misclassification can affect duty treatment and trigger FDA admissibility questions about the kit's composition.
Clinical trial materials, including placebos, must be imported under an active Investigational New Drug (IND) application or an equivalent FDA authorization. The importer or sponsor must maintain chain-of-custody documentation, and the materials must be labeled in accordance with FDA's IND regulations. Shipments without a valid IND or proper labeling are subject to refusal of admission. Consult a licensed customs broker or regulatory counsel to confirm the specific import requirements for a given trial protocol.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3006931000 | PLACEBO,BLND/DBL-BLND CLNCL TRL KITS,MEAS DOS;PKGD | $9.6M | -- | -- |
| 3006938000 | PLACEBOS ETC CONTAINING CHEM OTH THAN MEDICAMENTS | $3.6M | 5.83% | $159K |
| 3006935000 | PLACEBO ETC CONT INGREDIENTS W/ NUTRITIONAL VALUE | $400K | 6.40% | $23K |
| 3006932000 | PLACEBO,BLIND CLNCL TRIAL KITS, 10 PERCENT SUGAR | $179K | 11.66% | $6K |
| 3006936000 | PLACEBOS ETC IN LIQUID FORM FOR ORAL INTAKE | $5K | -- | -- |
PLACEBO,BLND/DBL-BLND CLNCL TRL KITS,MEAS DOS;PKGD
PLACEBOS ETC CONTAINING CHEM OTH THAN MEDICAMENTS
PLACEBO ETC CONT INGREDIENTS W/ NUTRITIONAL VALUE
PLACEBO,BLIND CLNCL TRIAL KITS, 10 PERCENT SUGAR
PLACEBOS ETC IN LIQUID FORM FOR ORAL INTAKE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3006930000 | PLACEBO,BLIND/DBLE-BLIND CLNCL TRIAL KITS,MEAS DOS | $59.2M |
PLACEBO,BLIND/DBLE-BLIND CLNCL TRIAL KITS,MEAS DOS
115.2K kg
MEDICAMENTS NESOI, MEASURED DOSES, RETAIL PK NESOI
HS 300490
IMMUNOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, IN MEASURED DOESE/RTL SALE
HS 300215
VACCINES FOR HUMAN MEDICINE
HS 300241
HORMONES ETC. (NO ANTIBIOTICS CONTAINED) DOSAGE FM
HS 300439
ANTISERA AND OTHER BLOOD FRACTIONS
HS 300212
IMMUNOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, MIXED, NOT IN MSRED DOSES
HS 300214
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $4.0M | $36.5M | +$32.4M |
| Illinois | $348K | $6.8M | +$6.5M |
| California | $770K | $4.6M | +$3.8M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $721K | $27.3M | +$26.6M |
| CHICAGO, IL | $5.1M | $8.7M | +$3.6M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $649K | $8.1M | +$7.4M |