Heading 3821: Prepared culture media for development or maintenance of micro-organisms (including…
Every line of heading 3821 in the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, with its general (column 1) duty rate. Open a code for the landed cost calculator, trade agreement rates and email alerts if the rate changes.
Prepared culture media for development or maintenance of micro-organisms (including viruses and the like) or of plant, human or animal cells
Chapter 38: Miscellaneous chemical products. Schedule checked on November 8, 2026.
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Tariff lines
| HTS code | Official description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3821.00.00 | Prepared culture media for development or maintenance of micro-organisms (including viruses and the like) or of plant, human or animal cells | 5% |
| 3821.00.00.10 | Viral transport media | |
| 3821.00.00.90 | Other |
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- 3821.00.0000PREPARED CULTURL MEDIA FOR DEVELOPMENT OF MICROORGANISMS
Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule; Schedule B: U.S. Census Bureau. Information only, not legal or customs advice; U.S. Customs and Border Protection decides the classification and the duty. Confirm with a licensed customs broker before you ship.
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