Freight Class & Shipping Codes

PLACEBOS ETC CONTAINING CHEM OTH THAN MEDICAMENTS

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HAZMAT Warning

This product may require Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) labeling and handling.

Importing toxic chemicals is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Commercial imports must comply with the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

Chemical substances on the EPA/TSCA list are identified by formula and assigned a “CAS number” as many have more than one common name. You can lookup chemical and related CAS numbers at: PubChem.

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HS: #300693

Harmonized System

The Harmonized System is a 6-digit coding standard for international classification of imported and exported products and commodities.

The HS number for placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other than medicaments is #300693.

Schedule B: #3006938000

U.S. Export Commodity Classifications

United States export codes, more commonly known as “Schedule-B numbers” are based on the [international] Harmonized System and further classify the items you're shipping.

The Schedule-B number for “PLACEBOS ETC CONTAINING CHEM OTH THAN MEDICAMENTS” is #3006938000 based on the classification below.

CodeDescription
Section VI Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries
Chapter 30 Pharmaceutical Products
Heading 06 Pharmaceutical goods specified in Note 4 to this Chapter.
Sub-Heading 93
Statistical Classification 8000 PLACEBOS ETC CONTAINING CHEM OTH THAN MEDICAMENTS

NOTE: Schedule-B takes the 6-digit HS code, (in this case, #300693), and appends a 4-digit “Statistical Classification”, (e.g.- “8000”) to it.

HTS: #3006.93.80.00

Harmonized Tariff Schedule

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) lists the United States tariff rates for all classes of goods imported into the US.

HTS #3006.93.80.00
Category:Pharmaceutical goods specified in note 4 to this chapter:
2nd Level:Placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other than medicaments
3rd Level:(not applicable)
Description:Placebos and clinical trial kits containing other chemicals other than medicaments
Unit of Quantity:kg
General Rate of Duty:5%
Special Rate of Duty:Free (A+, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, JP, K, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG)
Column 2 Rate of Duty:25%
Quota Quantity:
Additional Duties:

HTS tariff/duty notes, trade agreements, restrictions and other information related to HTS# 3006.93.80.00 are available on the U.S. International Trade Commission website at: hts.usitc.gov

NMFC®

National Motor Freight Classification® (US)

For (US) interstate, intrastate or international LTL Freight shipments an NMFC® Freight Class is assigned primarily based on density, (lb. per cubic foot).

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Dimensions

Freight Class may be adjusted up or down depending on type of item shipped, handling requirements, how “stow-able” the cargo is and the liability, (potential for loss, high value, etc).

Rates are lower for lower freight classes, and higher for higher classes. Shipments requiring special handling may be assigned to a higher freight class. Products which are high-values, easily damaged, prone to loss, may damage other freight, or are perishable may be assigned a higher freight class. Products which are large, or irregularly shaped, or un-stackable such as assembled furniture, machines, etc may be assigned a higher freight class.

In general, there are (18) NMFC® Freight Classes ranging from Class 50 to Class 500:

CLASSWEIGHT PER CUBIC FOOTEXAMPLES (Most dense to least dense)
50Greater than 50lbsNuts, bolts, steel
5535 – 50 LBBricks, cement
6030 – 35 LBCeramic tiles, auto accessories
6522.5 – 30 LBBooks, bottled liquor
7015 – 22.5 LBFood items, boxed paper
77.513.5 – 15 LBTires, snowplows, bath fixtures
8512 – 13.5 LBPharmaceuticals, wood furniture
92.510.5 – 12 LBComputers, refrigerators
1009 – 10.5 LBCookware, letal, wine cases, rugs
1108 – 9 LBFramed artwork, pneumatic tires
1257 – 8 LBSmall household appliances
1506 – 7 LBRefrigerators, sheet metal, bookcases
1755 – 6 LBClothing, couches, stuffed furniture
2004 – 5 LBAluminum parts, box springs
2503 – 4 LBPlasma TVs, upholstered furniture
3002 – 3 LBModel cars, assembled chairs, tables
4001 – 2 LBLight fixtures, deer antlers
500<1 lb.Ping pong balls, gold dust

For more information on NMFC® Freight Classes, visit the National Motor Freight Association, (NMFTA), website at: nmfta.org.

END USE: #40100

Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau

End-use commodity classification identifies merchandise based on principal use rather than the physical characteristics.

End Use Classification (Expanded)
CodeHeading
4Consumer goods
40Nondurables, manufactured-except rugs
401Other consumer nondurables
40100Pharmaceutical preparations

The End Use code for Pharmaceutical preparations is #40100.

END USE may affect tariffs, duties, taxes, restrictions and other import/export considerations.

SITC: #59899

Standard International Trade Classification

SITC codes are used by the United Nations (UN) for classifying (international) import / export trade data.

SITC Classification (Expanded)
5CHEMICALS AND RELATED PRODUCTS, N.E.S.
59CHEMICAL MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS, N.E.S.
598
5989
59899CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND PREPARATIONS, N.E.S.

The SITC Classification for “CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND PREPARATIONS, N.E.S.” is #59899.

NAICS: #325412

North American Industry Classification System

NAICS was developed by the U.S., Canada and Mexico to make business statistics comparable across North America.

NAICS Classification (Expanded)
32
325Chemical Manufacturing
3254Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
32541Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
325412Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing

The coding NAICS #325412 indicates this is a product of the Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing industry.