Porcine Islet Cell Culture from Mexico
Pancreatic islet cells from pigs cultured for xenotransplantation in diabetes treatment. Under HTS 3002.59.00.00 as other animal cell cultures for therapeutic, prophylactic uses. Addresses insulin-dependent diabetes.
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
• Xenotransplantation FDA guidance compliance; porcine health certificates
• Immunosuppressant compatibility testing documentation
• Avoid food chapter confusion per chapter note (a)