Murashige and Skoog (MS) Basal Medium
MS medium powder or liquid containing macro/micro-nutrients, vitamins, and myo-inositol for plant tissue culture, enabling micropropagation of species like orchids or potatoes. Falls under HTS 3821.00.00 for prepared media supporting plant cell and tissue development.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If used primarily as mineral fertilizer without gelling agents
Bulk nutrient salts for soil application classify under fertilizers in Chapter 31.
If for large-scale bioreactor plant propagation feeds
Industrial-scale chemical preparations for biotech processes may go to 3824.
If heavily supplemented with plant growth regulators like auxins
Dominance of vitamin-like hormones shifts to provitamins and similar compounds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain APHIS phytosanitary permits if media supports quarantine organisms
• Document exact formulation to prevent reclassification as simple fertilizer salts
• Use insulated packaging for powder stability during ocean freight
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