3002.59.00.00 - Other

This HTS category, 3002.59.00.00, encompasses "Other" cell cultures, whether or not modified. Following the broader classification of cell cultures within Chapter 30, this residual category is designated for cell cultures that do not fall under the more specific subcategory of cell therapy products. It captures a range of cell culture applications beyond therapeutic interventions, including those used for research, diagnostics, or as components in other biological preparations where their primary function is not direct patient treatment.

The key distinction of 3002.59.00.00 from its sibling, 3002.51.00.00 (Cell therapy products), lies in the intended use and application. While cell therapy products are specifically designed for direct administration to patients for the treatment or prevention of disease, the "Other" cell cultures in this category are generally not intended for such direct therapeutic purposes. Instead, they may serve as reagents, analytical standards, or starting materials for the development of other biological products, or be utilized in preclinical research and development.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories under 3002.59.00.00. Therefore, classification within this code relies heavily on a thorough understanding of the specific cell culture's composition, its method of preparation, and its intended downstream application. Customs officers will examine technical documentation, certificates of analysis, and product literature to confirm that the cell culture is not classifiable as a cell therapy product and meets the criteria for this "Other" category.