RPMI-1640 Medium for Lymphocytes from China
RPMI-1640 is a buffered liquid medium with glutamine, vitamins, and sodium bicarbonate optimized for human lymphocyte and hybridoma cell lines in immunology research. It is prepared culture media under HTS 3821.00.00 for human cell maintenance.
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
• Require GMP or ISO certification for biotech-grade media to expedite FDA clearance
• Specify 'not for human therapeutic use' to avoid drug classification
• Monitor pH stability docs during transit to prevent spoilage claims