Microbiological Agar-Agar from Japan
Microbiological agar-agar is a refined powder from red algae used as a solidifying agent in petri dishes for bacterial cultures. It is pure, unmodified agar-agar functioning as a vegetable mucilage, falling under tariff item 1302.31.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the agar is not mixed with nutrients or selective agents, which would reclassify it as a culture medium
• Provide the CBSA with a purity certificate
• Check if the product requires import permits under Canadian biosafety regulations