3006.93.50.00Placebos and blinded clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical…
Also written 3006935000 and 3006.93.5000
HTS Code 3006.93.50.00 covers any article best defined as Products of the Chemical or Allied IndustriesPharmaceutical productsPharmaceutical 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:Containing ingredients having nutritional value, in which starch or other foodstuff predominates by weight in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and blinded clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical… (HTS 3006.93.50.00) from China pay 13.9% in duties: the 6.4% base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%).
From China, the total duty on 3006.93.50.00 last changed on Feb 24, 2026, from 23.9% to 13.9%. It has changed 1 time since Nov 17, 2025.
Estimated Duty on 3006.93.50.00
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 26, 2026
- Total duty
- 13.9%
- $1,390.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 14.37%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $11,437.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Base duty6.4%
- Section 301 – China7.5%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 3006.93.50.00
From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- 6.4%
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free
- AAUBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 20%
- Units of Quantity
- kg
- China13.9%
- Mexico6.4%
- Canada6.4%
- Vietnam6.4%
- Germany6.4%
Tariff updates
Recent US tariff actions that name 3006.93.50.00 or its heading.
- Oct 16, 2026 · CBP guidanceCBP issues HSU 2625 with Section 232 pharmaceutical updates and CPSC flag changes
- Sep 23, 2026 · PublishedCommerce defines specialty drugs and lists jurisdictions eligible for 0% Section 232 pharma tariff
- Jul 21, 2026 · CBP guidanceUSTR imposes 25% Section 301 tariff on goods of Brazil, with exemptions, from July 22, 2026
- Dec 18, 2025 · PublishedUS cuts reciprocal tariff on Swiss and Liechtenstein goods to 15% all-in, exempts certain products
- Nov 25, 2025 · CBP guidanceUS exempts certain agricultural products from IEEPA reciprocal tariffs
US Import Duty on HTS 3006.93.50.00 by Country of Origin
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and blinded clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical… (HTS 3006.93.50.00) from China pay 13.9% in duties: the 6.4% base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 6.4%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 6.4% |
| 13.9% |
| Mexico | 6.4% | None | 6.4%0% with USMCA |
| Canada | 6.4% | None | 6.4%0% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | 6.4% | None | 6.4% |
| Germany | 6.4% | None | 6.4% |
| Japan | 6.4% | None | 6.4% |
| South Korea | 6.4% | None | 6.4%0% with US-Korea FTA |
| Taiwan | 6.4% | None | 6.4% |
| India | 6.4% | None | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 6.4% | None | 6.4% |
| Italy | 6.4% | None | 6.4% |
| Switzerland | 6.4% | None | 6.4% |
| Thailand | 6.4% | None | 6.4% |
| Malaysia | 6.4% | None | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | 6.4% | None | 6.4% |
| France | 6.4% | None | 6.4% |
| Indonesia | 6.4% | None | 6.4% |
| Brazil | 6.4% | None | 6.4% |
| Bangladesh | 6.4% | None | 6.4% |
| Cambodia | 6.4% | None | 6.4% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and blinded clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical… (HTS 3006.93.50.00) from China pay 13.9% in duties: the 6.4% base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%).
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and blinded clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical… (HTS 3006.93.50.00) from Mexico pay the 6.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs. With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and blinded clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical… (HTS 3006.93.50.00) from Canada pay the 6.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs. With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and blinded clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical… (HTS 3006.93.50.00) from Vietnam pay the 6.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and blinded clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical… (HTS 3006.93.50.00) from Germany pay the 6.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and blinded clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical… (HTS 3006.93.50.00) from Japan pay the 6.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and blinded clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical… (HTS 3006.93.50.00) from South Korea pay the 6.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs. With US-Korea FTA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and blinded clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical… (HTS 3006.93.50.00) from Taiwan pay the 6.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and blinded clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical… (HTS 3006.93.50.00) from India pay the 6.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and blinded clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical… (HTS 3006.93.50.00) from Ireland pay the 6.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and blinded clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical… (HTS 3006.93.50.00) from Italy pay the 6.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and blinded clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical… (HTS 3006.93.50.00) from Switzerland pay the 6.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and blinded clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical… (HTS 3006.93.50.00) from Thailand pay the 6.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and blinded clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical… (HTS 3006.93.50.00) from Malaysia pay the 6.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and blinded clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical… (HTS 3006.93.50.00) from United Kingdom pay the 6.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and blinded clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical… (HTS 3006.93.50.00) from France pay the 6.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and blinded clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical… (HTS 3006.93.50.00) from Indonesia pay the 6.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and blinded clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical… (HTS 3006.93.50.00) from Brazil pay the 6.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and blinded clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical… (HTS 3006.93.50.00) from Bangladesh pay the 6.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and blinded clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical… (HTS 3006.93.50.00) from Cambodia pay the 6.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
Duties on goods entered Oct 26, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 3006.93.50.00 From
In 2025 the US imported $5M of placebos and blinded clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical… (HTS 3006.93.50.00), up 30% on 2024, mostly from Ireland (51%), Germany (14%) and Italy (9%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $3M | 51% | 562% | 6.4% |
| Germany | $707K | 14% | 25% | 6.4% |
| Italy | $430K | 9% | 33% | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $345K | 7% | 29% | 6.4% |
| India | $243K | 5% | New | 6.4% |
| Japan | $242K | 5% | 24% | 6.4% |
| China | $203K | 4% | 75% | 13.9% |
| Canada | $164K | 3% | 78% | 6.4%0% with USMCA |
| Finland | $38K | 1% | New | 6.4% |
| Switzerland | $29K | 1% | New | 6.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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What does HTS code 3006.93.50.00 cover?
HTS code 3006.93.50.00 covers placebos and blinded clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical… (Containing ingredients having nutritional value, in which starch or other foodstuff predominates by weight), classified under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical products) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 6.4%.
What is the duty rate for HTS 3006.93.50.00?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 3006.93.50.00 is 6.4%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P,PA, PE, S, SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 20%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on placebos and blinded clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical… (HTS 3006.93.50.00) from China?
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and blinded clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical… (HTS 3006.93.50.00) from China pay 13.9% in duties: the 6.4% base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%).
What is the US tariff on placebos and blinded clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical… (HTS 3006.93.50.00) from Vietnam?
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and blinded clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical… (HTS 3006.93.50.00) from Vietnam pay the 6.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
What is the US tariff on placebos and blinded clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical… (HTS 3006.93.50.00) from Mexico?
As of Oct 26, 2026, US imports of placebos and blinded clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical… (HTS 3006.93.50.00) from Mexico pay the 6.4% base rate, with no additional tariffs. Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.
Where does the US import HTS 3006.93.50.00 from?
In 2025 the US imported $5M of placebos and blinded clinical trial kits for a recognized clinical… under HTS 3006.93.50.00, mostly from Ireland (51%), Germany (14%) and Italy (9%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 3006.93.50.00?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 3006.93.50.00 is 6.4%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-26.
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