Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) Charcoal-Stripped from China
Charcoal-Stripped FBS has hormones and steroids removed via charcoal treatment, used in endocrine research and therapeutic cell therapies. It qualifies for HTS 3002.12.0040 as a specialized fetal bovine blood fraction for immunological product development.
Duty Rate — China → 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
• Provide processing logs proving charcoal stripping to differentiate from standard FBS during inspection
• Comply with USDA APHIS permits for ruminant-derived imports from BSE-risk countries
• Label shipments clearly as 'Research Use Only' to avoid pharmaceutical drug scrutiny