0.5ml USP Type I Serum Vial

Ultra-small 0.5ml USP Type I glass serum vial for high-value biologics and lyophilized powders. Features precision-blown neck for flip-top seals, strictly under HTS 7010.90.05.40 due to pharma-specific design and ≤0.15L capacity. Essential for clinical trials and specialty injectables.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7013.28Lower: 15% vs 35%

If stemware or table glass mistaken for vials

Lead crystal or decorated hollowware falls under Chapter 70 stemware headings.

7009.91.50Higher: 41.5% vs 35%

If imported as continuous tube feedstock

Unworked glass tubes precede container forming per Chapter notes.

7010.20.30.00Higher: 40.2% vs 35%

If preserving jars for food canning

Food preservation jars have separate subheading from pharma containers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Require Type I glass certification from accredited labs to meet 21 CFR 211 cGMP requirements

Document exact brimful capacity measurement method for customs verification

Avoid declaring as 'sample vials' which could redirect to laboratory glassware headings

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