Bromelain Digestive Enzyme Capsules from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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