3501.90.60.00/Sodium Caseinate Powder/Germany

Sodium Caseinate Powder from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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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