Ortho BioVue ABO Blood Grouping Cards from Japan
These plastic cards coated with dried anti-A, anti-B, and anti-D reagents are used for rapid slide agglutination testing to determine ABO and Rh blood groups. They fall under HTS 3822.13.00.00 as prepared diagnostic reagents on a backing specifically designed for blood-grouping. The backing stabilizes the reagents for reliable serological reactions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure FDA registration and provide certificates of analysis confirming reagent potency and specificity for blood grouping
• Include lot-specific validation data and stability studies to meet import inspection standards for biological reagents
• Verify cold chain documentation as these reagents require 2-8°C storage to maintain activity