VTM with Hanks Balanced Salt Solution from Mexico
VTM with Hanks Balanced Salt Solution is a viral transport medium formulated with Hanks Balanced Salt Solution, gelatin, and antibiotics for preserving nasopharyngeal swab samples for COVID-19 testing. It maintains virus viability during transport to diagnostic laboratories. This prepared culture medium is classified under tariff item 3821.00.00.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Verify the product is labelled for COVID-19 diagnostic transport to support classification under 3821.00.00
• If the medium contains antibiotics, confirm whether any antibiotic is restricted under Canadian regulations
• Maintain documentation on the medium's composition for CBSA inspection