Microbiological Agar-Agar from Canada
Microbiological agar-agar is a refined powder from red algae used as a solidifying agent in petri dishes for bacterial cultures. It is classified under HTS 1302.31.00.00 as pure, unmodified agar-agar functioning as a vegetable-derived mucilage. This distinguishes it from nutrient media or modified lab reagents.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include lab-grade certificates showing bacterial endotoxin limits for research imports
• Declare intended use as microbiological medium to prevent medicinal reclassification