Sabouraud Dextrose Agar for Fungi from Japan
Sterile Sabouraud agar plates with peptones and high dextrose for cultivating yeasts, molds, and dermatophytes like Candida or Aspergillus. Classified in HTS 3821.00.00 as prepared medium for fungal microorganism 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
• Include fungal contamination test results in documentation for CBP review
• Classify as 'research grade only' to avoid veterinary diagnostic scrutiny
• Watch for mislabeling as food-grade agar, leading to FDA food import channels