3002.12.00.30 - Human immune blood sera 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | Free |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category encompasses human immune blood sera, which are derived from human blood and contain antibodies. These sera are utilized for their immunological properties, primarily in diagnostic and therapeutic applications. They are distinct from normal human blood sera due to their specific immune response against particular antigens.
Unlike human blood plasma (3002.12.00.10), which is a broader component of blood, or normal human blood sera (3002.12.00.20), which are not specifically formulated for immune response, immune sera are characterized by their antibody content that targets specific pathogens or toxins. Furthermore, this classification excludes Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) (3002.12.00.40), which is of animal origin and serves different biological purposes.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification within this specific HTS code (3002.12.00.30) relies on the definitive identification of the serum as being derived from human blood and possessing immune-specific antibodies for a particular purpose, differentiating it from other human blood fractions or sera.