Microbiological Agar-Agar from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, 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