Solvent Reagent Strip for Microarray Cleaning from Japan
Diagnostic reagent on backing (test strip) impregnated with methyl chloroform solution for cleaning DNA microarray slides between hybridizations. Essential for high-throughput genomics research. Classified under 3822.19.0040 due to backing and specific solvent content.
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
• Document backing material composition and solvent impregnation method for Customs review
• Include validation data showing diagnostic function in microarray protocols
• Prevent aggregation with general lab wipes (4818) by emphasizing chemical reagent function