Irradiated Whole Human Blood for Immunocompromised Patients from Germany
Gamma-irradiated whole human blood to prevent graft-vs-host disease in transplant or cancer patients, qualifying as therapeutic whole human blood under HTS 3002.90.52.10.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% 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
• Include irradiation dose verification (25-50 Gy) certificates from accredited facilities
• Shortened shelf life post-irradiation (24-28 days); prioritize fastest shipping routes
• Ensure tamper-evident seals and full pedigree tracking to satisfy CBP security requirements