Milk Albumin Powder
Milk Albumin Powder is a dried albumin product derived from casein separation, used in bakery emulsions and meat processing. It is classified under tariff item 3502.90.00 as an albumin, provided it meets the criteria for whey protein concentrates or is a derivative.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the milk protein content is 85% or more by weight on a dry basis
Milk protein substances with high protein content are specifically classified in heading 35.04.
If the milk protein content is less than 85% by weight on a dry basis
Milk protein substances with lower protein content are classified in Chapter 4.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the milk protein content: if it is 85% or more by weight on a dry basis, it may fall under tariff item 3504.00.11 or 3504.00.12 per supplementary note 1
• If less than 85%, it may be classified in Chapter 4
Related Products under Tariff item 3502.90.00
Bovine Serum Albumin
Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) is a highly purified protein extracted from cow blood, commonly used as a stabilizer in cell culture media and as a standard in laboratory assays. It is an albumin not elsewhere specified, falling under tariff item 3502.90.00 as 'Other' albumins and derivatives.
Casein Albuminate
Casein Albuminate is a modified casein derivative where the protein is converted into an albuminate, often used as a binder in pharmaceuticals and adhesives. It is an albumin derivative within heading 35.02, distinct from unmodified casein in heading 35.01.
Egg Albumin Powder
Egg Albumin Powder is pure egg white albumin derived from chicken eggs, used as a binder in baking and confectionery. It is classified under tariff item 3502.90.00 as an albumin from egg sources, excluding preparations for therapeutic use.
Human Serum Albumin Fraction
Human Serum Albumin Fraction is a non-therapeutic research-grade albumin fraction derived from human blood, concentrated over 80% protein. It is classified under tariff item 3502.90.00 as an albumin, provided it is not prepared for therapeutic or prophylactic use.
Plant-Derived Albumin Derivative
Plant-Derived Albumin Derivative is an albumin-like protein derivative from pea or soy sources, processed for industrial emulsification in foods. It is classified under tariff item 3502.90.00 as an albumin derivative, excluding hardened proteins of heading 39.13.
Synthetic Albumin Derivative
Synthetic Albumin Derivative is a recombinant albumin produced via biotechnology for cell culture stabilization. It is classified under tariff item 3502.90.00 as an albumin derivative not covered elsewhere in the nomenclature.