Peptone Broth Powder from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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