Human Mesenchymal Stem Cell Culture from Japan
This product consists of human mesenchymal stem cells cultured in a nutrient medium for therapeutic applications in regenerative medicine, such as treating joint injuries or autoimmune diseases. It falls under HTS 3002.59.00.00 as 'other cell cultures, whether or not modified,' prepared for therapeutic uses via biotechnological processes. These cultures are not yeasts and are used directly in patient treatments.
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
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
• Obtain FDA approval and biologics license; ensure cold chain documentation for viability during transport
• Provide certificates of analysis confirming cell type, purity, and absence of contaminants like mycoplasma
• Avoid misclassification as research reagents; verify therapeutic intent to prevent duty disputes