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Microbiological Agar-Agar from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Include lab-grade certificates showing bacterial endotoxin limits for research imports

Declare intended use as microbiological medium to prevent medicinal reclassification

Microbiological Agar-Agar from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1302.31.00.00