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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If produced via microbial fermentation rather than plant extraction
Fermentation-derived papain substitutes are grouped with microbial enzymes in 3504.
If for use in leather pre-tanning processes
Enzymatic preparations specifically for pre-tanning fall under heading 3202 per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide botanical origin certificates to differentiate from microbial enzymes
• Test for reducing sugar content if starch-related to avoid confusion with dextrins in 3505
• Package in consumer-ready retail units to prevent bulk chemical reclassification
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Serrapeptase Systemic Enzyme Capsules
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Pectinase Wine Clarifying Enzyme
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Lactase Enzyme Tablets for Lactose Intolerance
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Cellulase Laundry Detergent Additive
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Amylase Bread Improver Enzyme
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