Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) Classic Grade from Japan
Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) Classic Grade is derived from the blood of bovine fetuses, processed to provide essential growth factors for cell culture in therapeutic, prophylactic, and diagnostic applications. It falls under HTS 3002.12.0040 as an animal blood fraction prepared for immunological and biotechnological uses in research and medical labs.
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
• Verify BSE-free certification and country of origin documentation to comply with FDA import regulations for animal-derived products
• Ensure cold chain logistics with validated -20°C or lower shipping to maintain sterility and bioactivity
• Avoid misclassification by confirming it's not a culture medium; provide lab usage affidavits if requested by customs