Ricin Antitoxin Development Toxin from Germany
Highly purified ricin for use in producing monoclonal antibodies and antitoxins against ricin poisoning. Falls under HTS 3002.49.0010 as an immunological product obtained via biotechnological processes for prophylactic purposes. Essential for biodefense research programs.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Register with USDA APHIS for select agent import and maintain temperature-controlled shipping logs to prevent degradation
• Label shipments as 'research toxin only - not for human administration' to avoid FDA drug approval requirements