RPMI-1640 Medium for Lymphocytes from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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