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Peptone Broth Powder

Peptone broth powder consists of hydrolyzed meat or casein proteins used as a nutrient base in microbiology labs. It is classified under HTS 3504.00.50 as peptones and derivatives nesoi for laboratory and fermentation applications. Not covered as finished media or medicaments.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4%+17.5%21.5%
🇲🇽Mexico4%+10.0%14%
🇨🇦Canada4%+10.0%14%
🇩🇪Germany4%+10.0%14%
🇯🇵Japan4%+10.0%14%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3821.00.00Lower: 15% vs 21.5%

If Complete lab media kits with growth factors fall under prepared culture media.

2102.20Lower: 13.2% vs 21.5%

If inactive yeasts blended in

Yeast extracts as primary component shift to heading 2102 inactive yeasts.

3002.90.10.00Lower: Free vs 21.5%

If for therapeutic cell culture

Media for pharma/therapeutic production may classify as antisera or biologicals.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify hydrolysis degree and source (e.g

• casein/meat) in commercial invoice for accurate heading 3504

• Lab reagent declarations help; ensure no therapeutic claims to avoid Chapter 30

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