Plastic Petri Dishes from Japan
Shallow cylindrical dishes made of polystyrene or polypropylene used for cell culture and microbial growth in laboratories. They fall under HTS 3926.90.99.10 as plastic laboratory ware designed for scientific experimentation and analysis.
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
• Verify material composition meets Chapter 39 polymer notes for accurate classification
• Provide lab use certification to avoid misclassification as household items
• Include sterilization documentation to confirm suitability for lab environments