Pooled Heat-Inactivated Human Blood Serum from Canada
Pooled heat-inactivated normal human blood serum is derived from multiple donors to ensure consistency for laboratory applications. It is classified in HTS 3002.12.00.20 as normal human blood sera, whether or not freeze-dried, due to its role in diagnostic testing and cell cultivation. Inactivation removes complement activity while retaining serum proteins.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit viral inactivation validation data as part of FDA biologics license application for import clearance
• Use tamper-evident packaging with lot-specific barcodes to track and prevent contamination claims at entry
• Avoid bulk shipments over 50L without prior FDA import alert review to sidestep quarantine delays