LB Agar Plates for Bacterial Culture from China
Pre-poured LB (Luria-Bertani) agar plates containing nutrients essential for the growth and maintenance of bacteria such as E. coli. These prepared culture media fall under HTS 3821.00.00.90 as they are specifically formulated for the development of micro-organisms in laboratory settings. The 'Other' subheading applies since they are not single-cell protein media.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify sterility certificates and include detailed composition labels to meet FDA import requirements for microbiological media
• Declare exact microbial compatibility (e.g
• for Gram-negative bacteria) to avoid misclassification as general lab reagents