Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included; hide powder, whether or not chromed
4 declarable lines
Heading 3504 covers peptones and their derivatives, other protein substances and their derivatives that are not classified in another heading, and hide powder, whether or not chromed. The heading splits first by type: protein isolates fall in 3504.00.10.00, while all other goods fall in the 3504.00.50 sublines. Those residual lines are further split by source material, with separate lines for protein from peas, and by organic certification.
Products in this heading
- Pea protein isolate powder
- Certified organic pea protein powder
- Peptones used to make microbiological culture media
- Protein hydrolysates for food or feed use
- Hide powder for laboratory or leather use
- Non-dairy protein concentrate powder from sources other than peas
- Protein derivatives sold as bulk food ingredients
How to choose the right subheading
- Whether the product is a protein isolate (3504.00.10.00) or another protein substance (3504.00.50 sublines).
- The source material of the protein, since 3504.00.50 has separate lines for protein from peas.
- Whether the goods are certified organic, which drives the split between 3504.00.50.10 and 3504.00.50.50.
- Whether the item is a peptone or protein derivative rather than a product named in another heading such as casein, gelatin or enzymes.
- Whether any other heading more specifically covers the goods, since 3504 applies only to goods not elsewhere specified or included.
Often confused with
- Heading 3502Whey protein concentrate with more than 80% whey protein
Concentrates of two or more whey proteins above that threshold are classified as albumins, not here.
- Heading 3501Casein and caseinates
Casein and its derivatives have their own heading.
- Heading 3503Gelatin and gelatin derivatives
Gelatin, isinglass and animal glues are classified in heading 3503.
- Heading 3507Isolated enzymes or prepared enzymes
Enzymes are classified in heading 3507 even when they are protein in nature.
- Heading 3505Dextrins and modified starches
Starch-based products are covered by heading 3505.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for protein isolates?
Protein isolates are classified under 3504.00.10.00. The general (MFN) rate for that line is 5%.
What is the duty on pea protein?
Pea protein that is not an isolate falls under 3504.00.50.50 at a general (MFN) rate of 4%. If it is certified organic, the line is 3504.00.50.10, also at 4%.
How do I classify a protein powder made from peas?
First decide whether the goods are a protein isolate, which goes in 3504.00.10.00 at 5% general (MFN), or another protein substance. Other pea protein goes in 3504.00.50.10 at 4% if certified organic, or 3504.00.50.50 at 4% if not.
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.