Bacto-Trypsin Soy Agar Plates
Pre-poured Tryptic Soy Agar (TSA) plates used for general bacterial growth, sterility testing, and environmental monitoring. The medium contains casein digest and soy peptone, and is prepared and ready for inoculation. These plates are prepared culture media for the maintenance of micro-organisms, falling under tariff item 3821.00.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the plates are clearly labelled as prepared culture media for microbiological use
• Verify that the product does not contain any substances restricted under Canadian regulations
• Keep documentation of the medium composition for CBSA inspection
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CHO-S-SFM Serum-Free Medium
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Fetal Bovine Serum Supplemented Medium
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HEK293 Cell Culture Flask Media
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LB Agar Plates for Bacterial Culture
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