Deamidated Casein Powder from China
Deamidated casein powder treats casein with acids or enzymes to remove amide groups, enhancing solubility for bakery emulsions. HTS 3501.90.60.00 captures this as a chemical derivative excluding chapter 34 washing preps. Used in clean-label food formulations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Measure amide nitrogen reduction (>20%) to document deamidation process
• Validate non-GMO enzyme use for organic import certifications
• Specify isoelectric point shift (pH 4.0 vs 4.6) in tech data sheets