Prepared enzymes from India

India exported $109 million of prepared enzymes (HS 3507.90) in FY2025-26, up 27% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 37.5% for goods from China.

US duty from India
10%China 37.5%
India's exports, FY2025-26
$109MUp 27.2% on last year
HS code
3507.90Page updated 6 Nov 2026

US import duty, India vs China

India 10%
China 37.5%

India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.

All 2 US tariff lines
HTS lineDescriptionBaseIndiaChina
3507.90.20.00 Other: Pencillin G amidase Free 10% 37.5%
3507.90.70 Other: Other0% if the goods are for pharmaceutical use Free 10% 37.5%

Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.

India's exports of prepared enzymes

FY2022-23 $59.5 million
FY2023-24 $74.5 million
FY2024-25 $85.4 million
FY2025-26 $109 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 3507.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

EU base duty
The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 3507.90 is 4.7%, ranging from 0% to 6.3% across tariff lines, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
RoDTEP
India's schedule lists 0.5% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
India's export policy
Free to export, with no licence needed.

Common questions

What is the US import duty on prepared enzymes from India?

10% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 3507.90, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.

What is the HS code for prepared enzymes?

3507.90, under heading 3507 (Enzymes; prepared enzymes not elsewhere specified or included). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.

Does India export prepared enzymes?

Yes. India exported $109 million under HS 3507.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.