Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) Charcoal-Stripped from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 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