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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+20.0%20%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+60.0%60%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3913.90.10.00Higher: 37.5% vs 20%

If chemically hardened filler

Hardened protein plastics are in heading 3913.

3824.99Lower: 17.5% vs 20%

If in chemical additive preparations

Prepared chemical additives shift to Chapter 38.

3507.90Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If modified protein isolate form

Other modified proteins are under 3507 unspecified.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

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