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United Arab Emirates Customs Tariff for HS Code 382100100000

- - - Prepared culture media for the development of bacteria :

- - - محضرات وسيطة لاستنبات الجراثيم :

Dubai Customs published reference

Schedule duty or measure: 5 %.

source checked .

Dubai Customs HSCodeMaster v3.3, worksheet HSCodeMaster, row 5473.

Products listed under this code (1 source entries)
  • Prepared culture media for the development of bacteria

Dubai Customs published reference (HSCodeMaster v3.3), not a consolidated current UAE-wide duty. The workbook supplies no line-level effective date. National exceptions, preferential origin, trade remedies, VAT, excise and import permissions are not determined here. The 12-digit transition depends on the declaration flow; Notice 02/2026 continues Phase 1 flexibility for 8-digit codes.

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Direct HS code answer for United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates HS Code 382100100000: 5 %

The cited published schedule reports 5 % for - - - Prepared culture media for the development of bacteria :.Source status: not assessed. Verify the exact national tariff line, origin treatment, taxes, restrictions, and current customs guidance before using this information in a declaration.

Customs tariff summary

Country
United Arab Emirates
HS / tariff code
382100100000
Description
- - - Prepared culture media for the development of bacteria :
Chapter
38 —
Heading
3821
Subheading
382100
Reference duty value
5 %
VAT / tax
Check local VAT and excise rules for the import destination.
Unit / basis
Not listed in this tariff line
Source / vintage
Dubai Customs HSCodeMaster v3.3, worksheet HSCodeMaster, row 5473

Customs Duty

5 %

Import permission

not assessed

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Details

HS Code
382100100000
Chapter
38 —
Heading
3821
Subheading
382100

Compare HS code 382100100000 across GCC countries

Each destination shows its own source label. Oman uses its national schedule; Qatar and UAE entries may cite their separately published references and unresolved exceptions. Other entries retain the historical GCC reference. National codes, duty notes, restrictions and tax treatment can differ; verify with the destination customs authority.

Related HS Codes (Heading 3821)

HS CodeDescriptionDuty
382100100001Prepared culture media for the development of micro-organisms for medical uses6.5 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
382100109999Prepared culture media for the development of micro-organisms for other uses6.5 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
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382100200001Prepared culture media for the development of plant cells, for medical uses6.5 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
382100209999Prepared culture media for the development of plant cells, for other uses6.5 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
382100310000- - - - Prepared culture media used in artificial insemination :5 %Dubai Customs published reference
382100310001Prepared culture media used in artificial insemination, for medical uses6.5 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
382100319999Prepared culture media used in artificial insemination, for other uses6.5 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
382100390000- - - - Other prepared culture media for the development or maintenance of human cells :5 %Dubai Customs published reference
382100390001Prepared culture media for the development of human cells, for medical uses6.5 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
382100399999Prepared culture media for the development of human cells, for other uses6.5 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
382100400000- - - Prepared culture media for the development or maintenance of animal cells :5 %Dubai Customs published reference
382100400001Prepared culture media for the development of animal cells, for medical uses6.5 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
382100409999Prepared culture media for the development of animal cells, for other uses6.5 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
382100900000- - - Other :5 %Dubai Customs published reference
382100900001Prepared culture media for the maintenance of plant, human or animal cells, for medical uses6.5 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified
382100909999Prepared culture media for the maintenance of plant, human or animal cells, for other uses6.5 %Historical GCC reference · not nationally verified

Data source: Dubai Customs HSCodeMaster v3.3 reference; national exceptions and declaration rules require confirmation. Historical reference rates exclude VAT, excise and other national measures. Separate national entries preserve the columns printed by their source; these are not a complete shipment assessment. Full disclaimer.