HEK293 Cell Culture from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Biosafety level 2 compliance and vector containment protocols
• Transgene sequence filing with customs for review