Methylene Blue Aqueous Solution 1% for Microscopy from China
1% aqueous solution of Methylene Blue (3,7-Bis(dimethylamino) phenazathionium chloride) for biological staining in microscopy. Classified under HTS 3204.13.45.00 as the specifically named basic dye, even in dilute solution form. Excludes non-aqueous dispersions per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Specify exact concentration and solvent composition to distinguish from medicinal preparations
• Include end-use statement for laboratory staining to prevent reclassification as pharmaceutical
• Package in leak-proof containers with proper UN hazardous goods declaration if >10% concentration