Lactase Enzyme for Lactose Intolerance

Therapeutic lactase ferment tablets from fungal sources, prescribed for lactose intolerant patients to hydrolyze milk sugar. Under HTS 3002.90.10.00 as ferments for human therapeutic digestive aid, prepared in measured doses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3507.90Higher: 10% vs Free

If sold for food processing

Food enzymes excluded from Chapter 30 per notes (a).

3004.20.00Same rate: Free

If put up in measured doses without Rx

Retail medicaments in doses go to 3004.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Clinical trial data or Rx intent docs to affirm therapeutic over supplement status

• Avoid bulk packaging which may trigger food enzyme classification

• Shelf-life expiry monitoring to prevent waste pharma issues (3006.k)

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