Plant Preservation Tissue Culture Medium
Plant Preservation Tissue Culture Medium (PPM™) is a liquid antibiotic-supplemented medium used to prevent microbial contamination in plant tissue cultures. It is designed to maintain plant cells and tissues during shipping and storage. This prepared medium falls under tariff item 3821.00.00 as a culture medium for the maintenance of plant cells.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is sold primarily as a fertilizer
Animal or vegetable fertilizers are classified in Chapter 31.
If the product is marketed as a disinfectant rather than a culture medium
Disinfectants are classified under heading 38.08.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product is labelled for plant tissue culture use to support classification under 3821.00.00
• If the medium contains antibiotics, verify whether the specific antibiotic requires a permit under the Food and Drugs Act or the Pest Control Products Act
• Include a detailed product description on the commercial invoice to facilitate customs clearance
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