Human Rotavirus Vaccine
A live attenuated oral vaccine containing reassortant rotaviruses for active immunization against rotavirus gastroenteritis in infants. Classified under HTS 3002.49.0050 as it is a vaccine for human use, other than those specifically enumerated elsewhere in heading 3002. It is prepared for prophylactic purposes via biotechnological processes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +100.0% | 100% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +100.0% | 100% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +100.0% | 100% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +15.0% | 15% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +15.0% | 15% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically for influenza virus
Influenza vaccines are enumerated separately in 3002.41, shifting from 'other' category.
If for rabies
Rabies antisera or vaccines have dedicated subheading, excluding from 'other'.
If purely diagnostic reagent without therapeutic intent
Diagnostic-only immunological products fall under Chapter 38 reagents, not Chapter 30 therapeutics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain FDA import permit and biologics license; maintain cold chain documentation throughout transit to preserve efficacy
• Declare exact strain and dosage form; provide lot release certificates from manufacturer to avoid holds
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Human Papillomavirus Recombinant Vaccine
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Dengue Tetravalent Vaccine
A chimeric live-attenuated tetravalent vaccine protecting against all four dengue virus serotypes for endemic prevention. Falls under HTS 3002.49.0050 as an 'other' vaccine for human prophylactic use, not matching specific viral listings. Developed through biotechnological recombination.
Cholera Oral Vaccine
Inactivated oral vaccine with recombinant B-subunit and killed whole cells for cholera prevention in travelers. HTS 3002.49.0050 applies as an 'other' microbial culture-based vaccine for prophylactic human use. Not yeast-derived, fitting chapter exclusions.
Shigella Conjugate Vaccine
Polysaccharide-protein conjugate vaccine targeting Shigella flexneri for diarrheal disease prophylaxis. Classified in HTS 3002.49.0050 as other immunological product from microbial cultures, modified biotechnologically for therapeutic use.
Norovirus Virus-Like Particle Vaccine
Virus-like particle (VLP) vaccine mimicking norovirus capsids for gastrointestinal prophylaxis. HTS 3002.49.0050 covers this as other biotechnologically obtained similar product for human vaccination, excluding yeasts.