Viral Transport Medium (VTM) from Japan
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 — 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
• 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