Heading 3501

Casein, caseinates and other casein derivatives; casein glues

4 declarable lines

Heading 3501 covers casein, caseinates and other casein derivatives, plus casein glues. It first separates casein from other products; casein has a line for milk protein concentrate and a residual line, while the other section separates casein glues from other casein derivatives.

Products in this heading

Casein powder
Sodium caseinate
Calcium caseinate
Milk protein concentrate listed under casein
Casein glue for wood or labeling
Casein derivatives for industrial coatings
Casein-based binder

How to choose the right subheading

Start with the material: casein itself goes in the 3501.10 lines; caseinates and other casein derivatives go in the 3501.90 lines.
For casein, check whether the goods are milk protein concentrate; if yes use 3501.10.10.00, if not use 3501.10.50.00.
For products under 3501.90, check whether the item is a casein glue; if yes use 3501.90.20.00, if not use 3501.90.60.00.
Confirm the product is not a prepared adhesive, starch glue, albumin or enzyme, which are classified in other chapter 35 headings.

Often confused with

Whey protein concentrate with more than 80% whey protein
Albumins and specified whey protein concentrates are covered by heading 3502.
Heading 3502
Starch-based glue
Glues based on starches or modified starches are in heading 3505.
Heading 3505
Prepared adhesive put up for retail sale at 1 kg or less
Prepared glues and adhesives are in heading 3506.
Heading 3506
Industrial enzyme preparation
Enzymes and prepared enzymes are in heading 3507.
Heading 3507

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for casein glue?

Casein glues are classified under 3501.90.20.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 6%.

What is the duty on milk protein concentrate classified as casein?

Milk protein concentrate under the casein line 3501.10.10.00 has a general (MFN) rate of 0.37¢/kg.

How do I classify caseinates?

Caseinates and other casein derivatives, other than casein glues, fall under 3501.90.60.00 and carry a general (MFN) rate of 0.37¢/kg.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.