HS Heading 3821
Prepared culture media for the development or maintenance of micro-organisms (including viruses and the like) or of plant, human or animal cells
1 tariff line in this heading, within chapter 38 (Miscellaneous chemical products). Click any HS code for the full breakdown and a duty calculation.
| HS Code | Description | CD | SD | VAT | AIT | RD | AT | TTI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38210000 | Prepared Culture Media For Development or maintenance of Micro-Organisms(incl.viruses.. | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
Recorded imports
Between December 2025 and May 2026, NBR recorded commercial imports worth BDT 268,623,087 (51,106 kg) under this heading, across 1 of its 1 tariff lines.
| Month | Lines with imports | Net weight | Assessable value |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 1 | 8,773 kg | BDT 48,508,654 |
| January 2026 | 1 | 15,874 kg | BDT 70,636,351 |
| February 2026 | 1 | 4,238 kg | BDT 18,558,343 |
| March 2026 | 1 | 2,550 kg | BDT 20,657,510 |
| April 2026 | 1 | 6,747 kg | BDT 38,437,527 |
| May 2026 | 1 | 12,924 kg | BDT 71,824,702 |
The largest lines by assessable value in May 2026:
- 38210000 — Prepared Culture Media For Development or maintenance of Micro-Organisms(incl.viruses.. — BDT 71,824,702
Bonded imports. A further BDT 20,486,100 (10,120 kg) entered under the bonded-warehouse regime over the same months — duty-free inputs imported against an undertaking to re-export them. That is 7.1% of the total value imported under this heading.
Import figures: NBR Import Statements (IM-4 commercial, IM-7 bonded), December 2025 – May 2026. Assessable value is the customs value on which duty is charged, not the retail or invoice price.