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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%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

• Declare industrial application to differentiate from consumer supplements

• Provide stability data for liquid vs powder forms

• EPA biotech notifications if genetically modified source