The tariff classification of Recombinant Lentivirus packed for retail sale from China, the United Kingdom and the European Union countries
Issued May 27, 2021 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 3002.90.5150
Headings: 3002
Product description
The subject product consists of recombinant lentivirus in a solution with a buffer and a cryopreservative put up in vials. Lentivirus (LV) is an enveloped retrovirus with a single-stranded RNA genome. In your letter,
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for the recombinant lentivirus packed for retail sale will be 3002.90.5150, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Human blood; … ; vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products: Other: Other: Other.
Full text
N319161 May 27, 2021 CLA-2-30:OT:RR:NC:N3:138 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 3002.90.5150 Ryan Ervin Genewiz Inc. 115 Corporate Blvd. South Plainfield, NJ 07080 RE: The tariff classification of Recombinant Lentivirus packed for retail sale from China, the United Kingdom and the European Union countries Dear Mr. Ervin: In your letter dated April 29, 2021, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The subject product consists of recombinant lentivirus in a solution with a buffer and a cryopreservative put up in vials. Lentivirus (LV) is an enveloped retrovirus with a single-stranded RNA genome. In your letter, you stated that the lentivirus will be used for research purposes in pharmaceutical and academic research applications. The applicable subheading for the recombinant lentivirus packed for retail sale will be 3002.90.5150, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Human blood; … ; vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products: Other: Other: Other.” The rate of duty will be free. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on the World Wide Web at https://hts.usitc.gov/current. This merchandise may also be subject to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. You may contact them at 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30333, telephone number (404) 633-5313 or (800) CDC-INFO, or at the Web address [email protected]. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Judy Lee at [email protected]. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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