Penicillin G Amidase Enzyme Powder

Penicillin G amidase is a purified enzyme used in the biopharmaceutical industry to hydrolyze penicillin G into 6-aminopenicillanic acid (6-APA), a key intermediate for semi-synthetic antibiotics. This powder form is specifically classified under HTS 3507.90.20.00 as it matches the description of Penicillin G amidase, a prepared enzyme not elsewhere specified.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

3507.90Same rate: 35%

If not specifically Penicillin G amidase

Other prepared enzymes not elsewhere specified fall under the residual subheading 3507.90.9000 if they don't match the precise description.

3003.90.01Lower: Free vs 35%

If prepared as a finished medicament

If formulated with excipients for direct therapeutic use as an antibiotic intermediate product, it shifts to Chapter 30 for medicaments.

3822Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported as part of a diagnostic reagent kit

Enzymes in lab diagnostic or research kits are classified under 3822 as composite lab reagents rather than pure enzymes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain a detailed Certificate of Analysis (CoA) verifying the enzyme's activity and purity to satisfy FDA and CBP requirements for biotech imports

Declare as 'Penicillin G Amidase' explicitly on commercial invoices to avoid misclassification into general enzyme categories

Ensure cold chain documentation for refrigerated shipments, as improper storage can degrade enzyme activity and lead to customs holds