Immobilized Penicillin G Amidase Beads from Germany
Penicillin G amidase immobilized on agarose or silica beads for continuous flow biocatalysis in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Still classified under HTS 3507.90.20.00 as the principal enzyme is specifically Penicillin G amidase, not reclassified by immobilization.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify immobilization matrix in documentation to distinguish from pure enzymes and avoid parts classifications
• Comply with EPA biotech import permits if beads contain recombinant material
• Test for leaching stability to prevent reclassification as a composite chemical good