Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy for Osteoarthritis
Allogeneic mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) derived from umbilical cord tissue, expanded and cryopreserved for intra-articular injection to reduce inflammation in knee osteoarthritis. Falls under HTS 3002.51.00.00 as cell therapy products due to their modified cell culture status for regenerative therapeutic purposes. These biologics promote cartilage repair via immunomodulatory effects.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If used as unmodified cultures for prophylactic rather than cell therapy
Basic microbial cultures or unmodified cells for prevention fall under other vaccines, not specific cell therapy.
If when packaged as first-aid regenerative kits with devices
If combined with surgical appliances or sold as kits, classification moves to Chapter 30 heading for medical kits.
If for non-human cell cultures like plant cells
Vegetable cell cultures for propagation are agricultural products, distinct from human therapeutic cells.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify GMP-compliant manufacturing and donor screening certificates to meet FDA regenerative medicine standards
• Use dry shippers or liquid nitrogen dewars for transport; monitor temperature excursions with data loggers
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