3006.93.20.00 - Containing over 10 percent by dry weight of sugar

This HTS category, 3006.93.20.00, specifically classifies placebos and blinded (or double-blinded) clinical trial kits that are presented in measured doses and contain over 10 percent by dry weight of sugar. These items are designed for use in recognized clinical trials and are distinguished by their significant sugar content, which influences their physical properties and potential role within the trial formulation.

The critical differentiator for this classification is the high sugar content. It distinguishes these kits from sibling categories such as 3006.93.10.00, which are packaged with medicinal preparations without the specified sugar threshold, or 3006.93.50.00, where starch or other foodstuffs predominate by weight. Furthermore, it differs from 3006.93.60.00, which are in liquid form for oral intake, and 3006.93.80.00, encompassing kits with other non-medicinal chemicals. The focus here is solely on the dry weight percentage of sugar as a defining characteristic.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification relies entirely on meeting the criteria of being a placebo or clinical trial kit for a recognized trial, put up in measured doses, and crucially, containing over 10 percent by dry weight of sugar. Importers and exporters should carefully verify the dry weight composition to ensure accurate classification.