Papain Therapeutic Enzyme Powder from Germany
Pharmaceutical papain ferment powder from papaya latex, applied therapeutically for necrotic tissue removal in wound care. HTS 3002.90.10.00 covers this as a ferment prepared for human diagnostic or therapeutic uses, biotechnologically refined.
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
• FDA prior notice required; include potency assay results in shipment docs
• Distinguish from cosmetic uses (3303-3307 excluded) via therapeutic labeling
• Test for latex allergens in declarations to avoid health claim disputes