Viral Transport Medium (VTM) from Germany
Sterile VTM with Hanks' balanced salt solution, gelatin, and antibiotics for preserving clinical swab samples containing viruses like SARS-CoV-2 during transport. Borderline but classifies under HTS 3821.00.00 for virus maintenance media.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Apply UN 3373 'Biological Substance Category B' labeling strictly
• Include CDC/FDA emergency use validation if applicable
• Triple package per IATA for air shipment compliance