Protease Biofuel Production Enzyme from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Declare industrial application to differentiate from consumer supplements
• Provide stability data for liquid vs powder forms
• EPA biotech notifications if genetically modified source