Japan HS Code

HS Code 382100: Prepared culture media for the development or maintenance of microorganisms (including viruses and the like) or of plant, human or animal cells in Japan

Q: Is HS code 382100 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 382100 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Japan extends it under Japan HS / Statistical Code.

Q: What system does Japan use to classify HS code 382100?

Japan classifies products under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code; locally 実行関税率表), which extends HS codes to 9 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 382100 in Japan?

The official source is https://www.customs.go.jp/english/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 382100 in Japan

Under Japan's Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表), HS Code 382100 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Prepared culture media for the development or maintenance of microorganisms (including viruses and the like) or of plant, human or animal cells. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Japan extends classifications to 9 digits under its national tariff system. 382100 belongs to Section VI: Products of the chemical or allied industries, Chapter 38: Miscellaneous chemical products, Heading 3821: Prepared culture media for the development or maintenance of microorganisms (including viruses and the like) or of plant, human or animal cells.

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Classification Path of HS Code 382100 in Japan

Section VI

Chapters (28-38) Products of the chemical or allied industries

Chapter 38

Miscellaneous chemical products

HS Code 3821

Prepared culture media for the development or maintenance of microorganisms (including viruses and the like) or of plant, human or animal cells

HS Code 382100

Prepared culture media for the development or maintenance of microorganisms (including viruses and the like) or of plant, human or animal cells

HS Code 382100000

Prepared culture media for the development or maintenance of micro-organisms (including viruses and the like) or of plant, human or animal cells. 微生物（ウイルス及びこれに類するものを含む。）用又は植物、人若しくは動物の細胞用の調製培養剤（保存用のものを含む。）

Japan Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)

In Japan, HS 382100 is classified under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表) — a 9-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)

Local name 実行関税率表

Digits 9

Official source https://www.customs.go.jp/english/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 3821

Top Japan import Product Under HS Code 3821

1 382100: Prepared culture media for the development or maintenance of microorganisms (including viruses and the like) or of plant, human or animal cells $120.1M

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Top Japan export Product Under HS Code 3821

1 382100: Prepared culture media for the development or maintenance of microorganisms (including viruses and the like) or of plant, human or animal cells $60.6M

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 382100 in Japan?

HS code 382100 covers Prepared culture media for the development or maintenance of microorganisms (including viruses and the like) or of plant, human or animal cells in Japan. It sits in Chapter 38 (Miscellaneous chemical products), Heading 3821 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under Japan HS / Statistical Code.

Is HS code 382100 the same across all countries?

What system does Japan use to classify HS code 382100?

Where can I officially look up HS code 382100 in Japan?