Ricin Antitoxin Development Toxin from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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