Bromelain Digestive Enzyme Capsules from Germany
Capsules containing bromelain ferment extracted from pineapple stems, used for therapeutic reduction of inflammation and protein digestion. Falls under HTS 3002.90.10.00 as a human-use ferment prepared for prophylactic and therapeutic purposes. Supplied in measured doses excluding yeasts.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide biotech origin documentation if modified; ensure GMP certification for pharma status
• Avoid 'dietary supplement' labeling to prevent reclassification outside Chapter 30 per notes
• Include stability testing reports to confirm viability post-shipment