Leukoreduced Whole Human Blood from Japan
Whole human blood with leukocytes filtered to <5x10^6 per unit to reduce transfusion reactions, still classified as whole blood under HTS 3002.90.52.10 since primary components remain intact.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Provide leukoreduction process validation and white cell count test results as part of import dossier
• Label units clearly with AB0/Rh type, expiration, and processing date per FDA cGMP requirements