Liquid Normal Human Blood Serum for Cell Culture

Liquid normal human blood serum is pooled from screened donors and heat-inactivated for use in mammalian cell culture. Classified under HTS 3002.12.00.20 as unmodified normal human blood sera prepared for therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic uses in research. It provides essential growth factors without specific immunological modifications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFreeFree
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3002.12.00.40Same rate: Free

If specifically for veterinary diagnostic uses

Human sera for animal diagnostics may shift to veterinary-specific fractions.

3502.90.00.00Higher: 35% vs Free

If not prepared for therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic uses

Unmodified blood albumin or fractions without medical intent classify in Chapter 35.

3006.92.00Higher: 10% vs Free

If put up in measured doses for ostomy or surgical appliances

Heading 3006 covers specific medical appliances, potentially including serum-based preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include heat-inactivation and sterility test results in import documentation to confirm compliance with biological product standards

Label clearly as 'normal human serum' to prevent confusion with vaccine or toxin preparations under nearby subheadings

Verify supplier's AABB accreditation for donor testing to avoid CBP holds on bio-safety grounds

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