Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) Australian Origin from Canada
Australian-sourced FBS is collected from BSE-free regions, processed for high-quality cell culture in vaccine manufacturing and diagnostics. Under HTS 3002.12.0040 for its preparation as a therapeutic animal blood fraction.
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
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Attach official Australian export certificates confirming BSE-neg status for expedited FDA review
• Calculate duties based on protein content value; use invoice breakdowns to avoid overvaluation
• Monitor quota restrictions on ruminant products; pre-file with CBP for high-volume shipments