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D-Arabinose Cell Culture Grade from Japan

Cell culture tested D-Arabinose, low endotoxin (<1 EU/mg), for mammalian cell growth media and metabolic studies. Chemically pure sugar under HTS 2940.00.20.00 suitable for biological research. Certified pyrogen-free for sensitive cell lines.

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

• LAL endotoxin certificate and sterility test results required for biotech imports

• Gamma-irradiated packaging preferred; validate supplier irradiation certificates

• Declare intended cell culture use; avoids pharmaceutical classification scrutiny