Casein Filler for Plastics

Fine-ground casein acting as a biodegradable filler in plastic compounds, under HTS 3501.10.5000 for other industrial casein derivatives.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3913.90.10.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If chemically hardened filler

Hardened protein plastics are in heading 3913.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 17.5%

If in chemical additive preparations

Prepared chemical additives shift to Chapter 38.

3507.90Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If modified protein isolate form

Other modified proteins are under 3507 unspecified.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Certify particle size for filler use to prevent glue misclassification

β€’ Comply with TSCA for US plastic additive notifications

β€’ Ensure non-hardened state per Chapter 39 exclusions