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Potato Dextrose Agar for Mold Culture

PDA medium from potato infusion and dextrose for mold sporulation and mycotoxin studies, ideal for Penicillium and Fusarium. Prepared culture media per HTS 3821.00.00 for microorganisms.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+10.0%15%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

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Alternative Classifications

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1108.13.00Higher: 35% vs 15%

If primarily potato starch base without peptones

Starch-heavy preparations resemble cereal flours in Chapter 11.

3823.70Lower: 12.4% vs 15%

If for fungal enzyme production at scale

Media for commercial enzyme fermentation goes to fermentation products.

2106.90.99Lower: 13.9% vs 15%

If marketed as food spoilage simulation medium

Food testing media with dextrose may classify under food preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include mycotoxin risk assessments if used for food safety testing

Label infusion source to avoid agricultural product inspections

Store inverted during shipping to prevent condensation issues

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