Inactivated VTM for Transport from China
Inactivated VTM for Transport is a heat-inactivated viral transport medium containing guanidinium thiocyanate, designed for safe handling of high-risk viral samples without maintaining live virus viability. It preserves viral nucleic acids for downstream molecular testing. This prepared medium is classified under tariff item 3821.00.00 as a culture medium for virus maintenance.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the product is labelled as an inactivated transport medium to support classification under 3821.00.00
• If the medium contains guanidinium thiocyanate, verify whether it is classified as a hazardous material for transport and comply with TDG regulations
• Maintain safety data sheets for CBSA and transport authorities