Water Quality Test Kit (Microbiological)
Prepared reagents and chromogenic substrates for detecting total coliforms and E. coli in drinking water samples. The kit includes pre-filled vials with culture media and fluorescence reagents on vial backing, making it a prepared diagnostic reagent under tariff item 3822.19.00.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the kit is primarily culture media without diagnostic reagents
Culture media for microbiological growth are classified under heading 38.21.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the kit is not classified as a set with non-reagent components; if it includes general lab equipment, it may be split
• Check if the product meets Canadian standards for drinking water testing
• Declare the reagent nature clearly to avoid Chapter 28 or 29 classification
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