Albumins (including concentrates of two or more whey proteins, containing by weight more than 80 percent whey proteins, calculated on the dry matter), albuminates and other albumin derivatives
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Heading 3502 covers albumins, including whey protein concentrates with more than 80% whey protein on dry matter, plus albuminates and other albumin derivatives. It is split by source and form: dried egg albumin, other egg albumin, milk albumin including defined whey protein concentrates, and other.
Products in this heading
- Dried egg albumin powder
- Egg white powder classifiable as dried egg albumin
- Liquid or otherwise non-dried egg albumin
- Milk albumin powder
- Whey protein concentrate with more than 80% whey protein on dry matter
- Albuminates used in food or industrial formulations
- Other albumin derivatives
How to choose the right subheading
- Identify the albumin source: egg, milk, or other albumin determines the subheading group.
- For egg albumin, decide whether the product is dried; dried egg albumin is 3502.11.00.00 and other egg albumin is 3502.19.00.00.
- For milk albumin, check whether it is a concentrate of two or more whey proteins containing more than 80% whey proteins by weight on dry matter.
- Decide whether the product is plain albumin or an albuminate or other albumin derivative; derivatives fall in 3502.90.00.00.
- Confirm the product is not casein or caseinate, an enzyme preparation, a modified starch, or a prepared glue.
Often confused with
- Heading 3501Casein protein powder
Casein and caseinates are classified in heading 3501, not as albumins.
- Heading 3507Prepared enzyme product
Enzymes and prepared enzymes are classified in heading 3507.
- Heading 3505Modified starch binder
Dextrins and modified starches are classified in heading 3505.
- Heading 3506Retail glue or adhesive
Prepared glues and adhesives are classified in heading 3506.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for dried egg albumin?
Dried egg albumin is classified under 3502.11.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 47.6 cents/kg.
What is the duty on milk albumin and whey protein concentrate?
Milk albumin, including concentrates of two or more whey proteins, is classified under 3502.20.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
How do I classify egg albumin that is not dried?
Egg albumin that is not dried falls under 3502.19.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 9.7 cents/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.