Preserved Human Fetal Specimen from China
A jarred and chemically preserved human fetus specimen for paleontological or anatomical research collections. Classified under HTS 9705.21.00.00 due to its status as a human anatomical specimen of collector interest, often used in historical medical exhibits. Not for therapeutic use but for study and display.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Secure CDC import permit and ensure formaldehyde preservation meets safety standards to prevent biohazard classification
• Provide provenance certificates proving legal acquisition and non-infectious status to customs
• Declare as collector's piece, not medical sample, to avoid health regulation delays