MacConkey Agar for Gram-Negative Bacteria from Japan
Selective MacConkey agar with bile salts, lactose, and neutral red for isolating enteric Gram-negative pathogens like Salmonella. Prepared under HTS 3821.00.00 for bacterial culture.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Validate bile salt and dye concentrations for performance consistency
• Declare selective agents to preempt chemical weapon concerns
• Use flat-pack shipping to minimize plate warping