Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) New Zealand Sourced from Japan
New Zealand FBS, from certified low-risk BSE countries, supports stem cell therapies and immunological product testing. Classified in HTS 3002.12.0040 as prepared fetal blood for biotech processes.
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
• Secure MPI (NZ Ministry for Primary Industries) health certificates matching US import requirements
• Use tamper-evident cryogenic packaging to preserve integrity during ocean freight
• Train staff on Incoterms; FCA delivery minimizes importer liability for temp excursions