Casein Hydrolysate Powder from China
Casein hydrolysate is produced by enzymatic breakdown of casein into peptides for use in hypoallergenic infant formulas and sports nutrition. It qualifies under HTS 3501.90.60.00 as a casein derivative through hydrolysis, separate from unmodified casein or glues. This subheading captures hydrolyzed forms for pharmaceutical and food uses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Submit hydrolysis degree and peptide profile analysis to differentiate from intact proteins
• Comply with infant formula regs by including allergen-free certifications from EU or origin sources
• Declare exact nitrogen content to avoid reclassification during CBP review