Pooled Heat-Inactivated Human Blood Serum from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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