Protease Biofuel Production Enzyme

Industrial proteases hydrolyze proteins in biomass pretreatment for biofuel ethanol production. HTS 3507.90.70.00 applies to such other prepared enzymes for commercial end-uses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3504.00Lower: 14% vs 35%

If fermentation-derived for industrial biotech

Most biofuel enzymes from engineered microbes fall in 3504.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 35%

If sold as part of biomass processing chemical kits

Prepared chemical mixtures for specific industries may go to 3824.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare industrial application to differentiate from consumer supplements

Provide stability data for liquid vs powder forms

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