Enzymes; prepared enzymes not elsewhere specified or included

HS v2022 Code: 3507

About enzymes; prepared enzymes not elsewhere specified or included

HS code 3507 covers a diverse range of enzymes and prepared enzyme products that are not classified elsewhere. Enzymes are essential biological catalysts that facilitate and accelerate a wide variety of chemical reactions across numerous industries. This code encompasses enzymes derived from both animal and microbial sources, which find applications in food processing, pharmaceuticals, textiles, detergents, and numerous other sectors. As a critical component in many manufacturing and industrial processes, the enzymes classified under 3507 play a vital role in the global economy.

Production process

Enzymes are typically produced through fermentation processes, where microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, or yeast are cultivated to produce the desired enzyme. The microorganisms are grown in controlled environments, often using specific nutrient media to optimize enzyme production. After fermentation, the enzymes are extracted, purified, and formulated into various products, such as powders, liquids, or immobilized forms, depending on the intended application.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of enzymes under HS code 3507 include the microbial or animal sources used to derive the enzymes, as well as the various nutrients, growth media, and fermentation equipment necessary for the cultivation and extraction processes. Additionally, downstream processing equipment, such as centrifuges, filtration systems, and drying or formulation machinery, are essential for producing the final enzyme products.

Production outputs

The enzymes classified under HS code 3507 are used as key ingredients or processing aids in a wide range of industries and applications. These include 1901 Malt extract; food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch or malt extract, not containing cocoa or containing less than 40% by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included; food preparations of goods of headings 0401 to 0404, not containing cocoa or containing less than 5% by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included, 3402 (Organic surface-active agents (other than soap); surface-active preparations, washing preparations (including auxiliary washing preparations) and cleaning preparations, whether or not containing soap, other than those of heading 3401), 5911 Textile products and articles, for technical uses, specified in Note 7 to this Chapter, and 3006 Pharmaceutical goods specified in Note 4 to this Chapter.

Family tree for enzymes; prepared enzymes not elsewhere specified or included

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/35'>35: Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3507'>3507: Enzymes; prepared enzymes not elsewhere specified or included</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3501'>3501: Casein, caseinates and other casein derivatives; casein glues</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3502'>3502: Albumins (including concentrates of two or more whey proteins, containing by weight more than 80% whey proteins, calculated on the dry matter), albuminates and other albumin derivatives</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3503'>3503: Gelatin (including gelatin in rectangular sheets, whether or not surface-worked or coloured) and gelatin derivatives; isinglass; other glues of animal origin, excluding casein glues of heading no. 3501</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3504'>3504: Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives n.e.c. or included; hide powder, whether or not chromed</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3505'>3505: Dextrins and other modified starches (e.g. pregelatinised or esterified starches); glues based on starches or on dextrins or other modified starches</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/3506'>3506: Prepared glues and other prepared adhesives, n.e.c. or included; products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding 1kg net weight</a>"]

    B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/350710'>350710: Enzymes; rennet and concentrates thereof</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/350790'>350790: Enzymes and prepared enzymes; other than rennet and concentrates thereof</a>"]


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