Sodium Caseinate Powder from China

Sodium caseinate is a water-soluble derivative of milk casein used primarily as an emulsifier and stabilizer in processed foods like coffee creamers and meat products. It falls under HTS 3501.90.60.00 as a casein derivative other than casein glues, distinct from caseinates specifically named elsewhere. This classification applies to its role as a food additive derived from milk proteins.

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

Verify dairy origin with certificates of analysis to comply with FDA food additive regulations and avoid misclassification as a pharmaceutical

Include detailed protein content and solubility specs in documentation to distinguish from plain casein under 3501.10

Watch for contamination risks; ensure suppliers provide microbial testing to prevent FDA import alerts