Terrific Broth for Protein Expression from Japan
Terrific Broth (TB) is a rich liquid medium with glycerol, yeast extract, and tryptone for high-density E. coli cultures in recombinant protein production. HTS 3821.00.00 covers this as prepared media for microorganism development.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide viscosity and osmolarity data for high-density culture validation
• Label as 'lab reagent - not for food use' to prevent Chapter 21 reclassification
• Use leak-proof secondary packaging for liquid media shipments