Ricin Toxin for Vaccine Research from Japan
Purified ricin toxin derived from Ricinus communis seeds, used in immunological research for developing antitoxin vaccines. Classified under HTS 3002.49.0010 as a toxin for therapeutic or prophylactic applications in biotechnology processes. It is handled under strict biosafety protocols due to its potency.
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
• Obtain CDC Select Agent permit and ensure all import documentation specifies research-only use to comply with US biosafety regulations
• Provide certificates of analysis confirming purity and absence of live contaminants; common pitfall is inadequate chain-of-custody records
• Declare exact quantity and intended prophylactic purpose to avoid reclassification as a hazardous waste under different chapters