Remel Viral Transport Medium from Germany
Remel's VTM with gelatin, antibiotics, and pH buffers optimized for influenza and RSV transport from pediatric patients. Falls under HTS 3821.00.0010 as prepared media for virus development and maintenance.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
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
Import Tips
• Use APHIS permit for animal-derived components; validate shelf-life claims
• Pitfall: Temperature excursion documentation often overlooked