Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) Gamma-Irradiated from Japan
Gamma-Irradiated FBS undergoes sterilization for virus-free cell cultures in gene therapy and diagnostics. It meets HTS 3002.12.0040 criteria as a modified animal blood fraction for prophylactic uses.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Include irradiation dosage certificates (typically 25-40 kGy) for radiation safety compliance
• File FDA prior notice 72 hours before arrival for biotech biologicals
• Beware re-freeze cycles; use data loggers to prove -196°C shipping conditions