Chapter 3504 — Customs Tariff Headings
Products classified under Tariff item 35.04
Casein Protein Isolate
Casein protein isolate is a milk-derived protein substance precipitated from skim milk, yielding a slow-digesting protein powder over 90% pure. It is used in micellar casein formulations for muscle recovery and nutritional supplements. This product falls under tariff item 3504.00.11 as a milk protein substance with a milk protein content of 85% or more by weight, calculated on the dry matter.
3504.00.11Casein Protein Powder
Casein protein powder is a milk-derived protein substance processed into powder form for use in nutritional supplements and food manufacturing. It is a milk protein substance with a milk protein content of 85% or more by weight, calculated on the dry matter. This product falls under tariff item 3504.00.11 as a milk protein substance within the access commitment.
3504.00.11Whey Protein Concentrate
Whey protein concentrate is a byproduct of cheese production, concentrated to 35-80% protein for sports nutrition. It is a milk protein substance with a milk protein content that may be 85% or more by weight, calculated on the dry matter, depending on the concentration level. This product falls under tariff item 3504.00.11 as a milk protein substance within the access commitment.
3504.00.11Whey Protein Isolate Powder
Whey protein isolate is a highly purified form of whey protein extracted from milk, containing at least 90% protein by weight after removal of fats, lactose, and other non-protein components. It is a milk protein substance with a milk protein content of 85% or more by weight, calculated on the dry matter. This product falls under tariff item 3504.00.11 as a milk protein substance within the access commitment.
3504.00.12Collagen Peptides Powder
Collagen peptides powder consists of bioactive hydrolysates from bovine or marine sources, used for skin and beauty supplements. As a protein derivative not elsewhere specified, it falls under tariff item 3504.00.12.
3504.00.12Collagen Protein Isolate (Bovine)
Bovine collagen protein isolate is hydrolyzed from cow hides or bones to produce a powder with over 90% protein peptides, used in joint health supplements and cosmetics. As a protein isolate from animal sources not elsewhere specified, it is classified under tariff item 3504.00.12.
3504.00.12Egg White Protein Isolate
Egg white protein isolate, also known as egg albumin isolate, is spray-dried from fresh egg whites to achieve over 90% protein content for baking and sports nutrition. As a protein isolate from animal sources not elsewhere specified, it is classified under tariff item 3504.00.12.
3504.00.12Fava Bean Protein Isolate
Fava bean protein isolate is produced by milling and isolating protein from fava beans, achieving high purity for gluten-free applications. As a plant-derived protein isolate not elsewhere specified, it falls under tariff item 3504.00.12.
3504.00.12Gelatin Hydrolysate Powder
Gelatin hydrolysate powder is enzymatically broken-down collagen protein used in joint supplements and cosmetics. As a protein derivative not elsewhere specified, it falls under tariff item 3504.00.12.
3504.00.12Hemp Seed Protein Isolate
Hemp seed protein isolate is extracted from hemp seeds via mechanical pressing and aqueous separation, providing 90% protein rich in omega-3s. As a plant-derived protein isolate not elsewhere specified, it is classified under tariff item 3504.00.12.
3504.00.12Hide Powder Chromed
Chromed hide powder is specially processed animal skin powder used in leather tanning trials and analysis. As a protein substance not elsewhere specified, it falls under tariff item 3504.00.12.
3504.00.12Keratin Protein Powder
Keratin protein powder is hydrolyzed from feathers or hooves for hair and skin cosmetics and feeds. As a structural protein derivative not elsewhere specified, it falls under tariff item 3504.00.12.
3504.00.12Myofibrillar Protein Isolate (Beef)
Myofibrillar protein isolate is extracted from beef muscle using pH shifting and centrifugation, yielding a highly purified animal protein for use in restructured meats and supplements. It is a protein isolate not elsewhere specified, falling under tariff item 3504.00.12 as an over-access-commitment product.
3504.00.12Pea Protein Isolate
Pea protein isolate is isolated from yellow peas via wet fractionation, resulting in a minimum 85-90% protein powder free of starch and fiber. As a plant-derived protein isolate not elsewhere specified, it falls under tariff item 3504.00.12.
3504.00.12Rice Protein Isolate
Rice protein isolate is derived from brown rice through enzymatic hydrolysis and separation, achieving 90%+ protein purity and hypoallergenic properties. As a plant-derived protein isolate not elsewhere specified, it is classified under tariff item 3504.00.12.
3504.00.12Soy Protein Isolate
Soy protein isolate is produced by extracting protein from soybeans through alkaline extraction and acid precipitation, yielding a product with over 90% protein content and minimal soy carbohydrates or fiber. As a plant-derived protein isolate not elsewhere specified, it falls under tariff item 3504.00.12.
3504.00.90Certified Organic Pea Protein Isolate
Certified organic pea protein isolate is a highly refined protein powder derived from certified organic peas, containing at least 85% protein content after removal of starches and fibers. It is a vegetable protein substance not elsewhere specified or included, used in vegan nutrition products and meat alternatives. As a protein substance other than milk proteins, it falls under tariff item 3504.00.90 as 'Other' protein substances.
3504.00.90Pea Protein Isolate Powder
Pea protein isolate powder is a highly refined protein powder derived from yellow peas through isolation processes, containing over 80% protein content. It is a vegetable protein substance not elsewhere specified or included, used in plant-based meat alternatives, protein beverages, and nutritional supplements. As a protein substance other than milk proteins, it falls under tariff item 3504.00.90 as 'Other' protein substances.