Bromelain Digestive Enzyme Supplement
Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme extracted from pineapples, used in dietary supplements to aid protein digestion and reduce inflammation. It falls under HTS 3507.90.70.00 as a prepared enzyme not elsewhere specified, distinct from medicaments of Chapter 30.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If derived from microorganisms via fermentation
Microbial proteases like recombinant bromelain analogs are classified under heading 3504 for enzymes from bacteria or fungi.
If blended with vitamins or sold as a formulated food supplement
Complex mixtures with non-enzymatic additives exceed pure enzyme scope and fall into Chapter 21 as food preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify enzyme purity and activity levels via COA to confirm classification outside Chapter 30 medicaments
• Include detailed manufacturing process documentation to distinguish from excluded enzymatic preparations in Chapters 32 or 34
• Label as 'dietary supplement enzyme' to prevent reclassification as a pharmaceutical
Related Products under HTS 3507.90.70.00
Papain Meat Tenderizer Powder
Papain is a plant-derived protease enzyme from papaya latex, prepared as a powder for tenderizing meat by breaking down proteins. Classified in HTS 3507.90.70.00 as other prepared enzymes, not fitting exclusions like pre-tanning preparations.
Serrapeptase Systemic Enzyme Capsules
Serrapeptase is an enzyme from silkworm bacteria, prepared in capsules for anti-inflammatory support. It qualifies under HTS 3507.90.70.00 for other prepared enzymes, excluding therapeutic medicaments of Chapter 30.
Pectinase Wine Clarifying Enzyme
Pectinase enzymes break down pectin in fruit juices for wine and cider clarification, supplied as liquid concentrates. Falls under HTS 3507.90.70.00 as other prepared enzymes not covered by exclusions.
Lactase Enzyme Tablets for Lactose Intolerance
Lactase beta-galactosidase enzymes in tablet form hydrolyze lactose for dairy-intolerant consumers. Classified in HTS 3507.90.70.00 as prepared enzymes, separate from Chapter 21 yeasts or Chapter 30 medicaments.
Cellulase Laundry Detergent Additive
Cellulase enzymes enhance laundry detergents by removing cotton fuzz and color brightening. HTS 3507.90.70.00 covers this as other prepared enzymes, not as washing preparations of Chapter 34.
Amylase Bread Improver Enzyme
Fungal alpha-amylase improves bread dough by breaking starches into fermentable sugars. Fits HTS 3507.90.70.00 for other enzymes, with dextrin exclusion verified by low reducing sugar content.