Penicillin G Amidase Enzyme Powder from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

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