Han was also accused of sending petri dishes that contained nematode worms, known as C. Elegans. Authorities said the packages were not properly labeled and that Han didn't have approval to ship them.
"C. Elegans is easy to obtain, easy to study, nonharmful," defense attorney Sara Garber said.
She said Han's research focuses on how organisms detect light, touch and temperature.
"This is not a case of smuggling in some sort of virus or a crop-destroying something or other," U.S. District Judge Matthew Leitman said. "From what I can tell, this material was not a threat at all."
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