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HEK293 Cell Culture from Germany

Human embryonic kidney 293 (HEK293) cells cultured for viral vector production in gene therapy. Classified HTS 3002.59.00.00 as other modified cell cultures for therapeutic gene delivery uses. Key in AAV vector manufacturing.

Duty Rate — Germany → 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
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Biosafety level 2 compliance and vector containment protocols

• Transgene sequence filing with customs for review