Papain Meat Tenderizer Powder from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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