Pectinase Wine Clarifying Enzyme from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify food-grade status and absence of additives to maintain enzyme purity
• Specify end-use as food processing to differentiate from washing preparations in Chapter 34
• Use stabilized formulations with activity assays for customs verification