HS Code Subheading

Pharmaceutical goods; placebos and blinded (or double-blinded) clinical trial kits for a recognised clinical trial, put up in measured doses

3006.93 Subheading
Section VI — Products of the chemical or allied industries

About HS Code 300693

This HS code is dedicated to placebos and blinded (or double-blinded) clinical trial kits, put up in measured doses for recognized clinical trials. This niche but critical trade underpins global drug development and medical research. Pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations (CROs), and academic institutions are the primary entities involved in exporting and importing these materials. They are shipped globally to clinical trial sites where new drugs and treatments are tested. Key considerations include extremely strict regulatory compliance, precise manufacturing and packaging to maintain blinding, robust cold chain logistics for temperature-sensitive components, and meticulous inventory management. The integrity of these kits is paramount to the validity of clinical trial results, making their international movement highly controlled and specialized.

Products Under This Code

Placebo tablets, active drug comparator kits, blinded investigational medicinal product (IMP) kits, randomization kits, patient diary kits, rescue medication kits, dummy devices for trials

Real World Examples

AstraZeneca Phase III trial kit, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine trial placebo, GSK oncology study kit, Merck diabetes study kit

Common Misclassification

These kits could be confused with standard medicaments (3004) or even diagnostic reagents (3822) if their specific use in a clinical trial and 'measured dose' presentation for blinding purposes isn't clearly highlighted.

Products Classified Under 3006.93

Clinical trial kitsPlacebo kits

Related Codes

3006.10 Pharmaceutical goods; sterile surgical catgut, suture materials, tissue adhesives, laminaria, laminaria tents, absorbable surgical or dental haemostatics, and surgical or dental adhesion barriers 3006.30 Pharmaceutical goods; opacifying preparations for x-ray examinations, diagnostic reagents designed to be administered to the patient 3006.40 Pharmaceutical goods; dental cements and other dental fillings, bone reconstruction cements 3006.50 Pharmaceutical goods; first aid boxes and kits 3006.60 Pharmaceutical goods; chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones, on other products of heading 2937 or on spermicides 3006.70 Pharmaceutical goods; Gel preparations designed to be used in human or veterinary medicine as a lubricant for parts of the body for surgical operations or physical examinations or as a coupling agent between the body and medical instruments 3006.91 Pharmaceutical goods; appliances identifiable for ostomy use 3006.92 Pharmaceutical goods; waste pharmaceuticals

Industry

This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.

Trade Overview

Major trade flows occur between pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and clinical sites globally, with significant activity in the US, Europe, and emerging research hubs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 300693?

HS code 300693 covers: Pharmaceutical goods; placebos and blinded (or double-blinded) clinical trial kits for a recognised clinical trial, put up in measured doses. This HS code is dedicated to placebos and blinded (or double-blinded) clinical trial kits, put up in measured doses for recognized clinical trials. This niche but critical trade underpins global drug development and medical research. Pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations (CROs), and academic institutions are the primary entities involved in exporting and importing these materials. They are shipped globally to clinical trial sites where new drugs and treatments are tested. Key considerations include extremely strict regulatory compliance, precise manufacturing and packaging to maintain blinding, robust cold chain logistics for temperature-sensitive components, and meticulous inventory management. The integrity of these kits is paramount to the validity of clinical trial results, making their international movement highly controlled and specialized.

What products fall under HS code 300693?

Placebo tablets, active drug comparator kits, blinded investigational medicinal product (IMP) kits, randomization kits, patient diary kits, rescue medication kits, dummy devices for trials

What are common misclassifications for HS code 300693?

These kits could be confused with standard medicaments (3004) or even diagnostic reagents (3822) if their specific use in a clinical trial and 'measured dose' presentation for blinding purposes isn't clearly highlighted.

How is HS code 300693 structured?

HS code 300693 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (30) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (93) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.