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 Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4% | +20.0% | 24% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4% | +10.0% | 14% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 4% | +60.0% | 64% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Complete lab media kits with growth factors fall under prepared culture media.
If inactive yeasts blended in
Yeast extracts as primary component shift to heading 2102 inactive yeasts.
If for therapeutic cell culture
Media for pharma/therapeutic production may classify as antisera or biologicals.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
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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Casein Protein Powder
Casein is a milk-derived protein substance processed into powder form for use in nutritional supplements and food manufacturing. It falls under HTS 3504.00.50 as a protein substance and its derivative, nesoi, not specified elsewhere in the tariff schedule. This classification applies to its role as a functional ingredient rather than a finished food product.