Dried Egg White Powder
Pure dried egg albumin derived from egg whites, containing over 80% protein on a dry matter basis, used primarily as an ingredient in baking and confectionery. It falls under HTS 3502.11.00.00 as dried egg albumin, a concentrated protein product essential for aeration and binding in food manufacturing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not dried and supplied as liquid or fresh
Fresh or liquid egg yolks/yolks mixtures fall under eggs in Chapter 4, not processed albumins.
If blended with food additives or flavors for retail
Mixtures of albumins with other substances for food preparations are classified in 2106 as food preparations.
If derived from milk whey instead of eggs
Whey-based albumins over 80% protein use a different subheading within the same chapter.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify protein content exceeds 80% on dry matter via lab certification to confirm classification under 3502.11.00.00
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure compliance with egg product import regulations under 9 CFR Part 590
• Avoid misclassification as fresh egg products (0407) by providing drying process documentation
Related Products under HTS 3502.11.00.00
Organic Dried Egg Albumin Powder
Certified organic dried powder from free-range egg whites, with >80% albumin protein on dry matter, for clean-label food applications. Classified in HTS 3502.11.00.00 as standard dried egg albumin regardless of organic status.
Food-Grade Dried Ovalbumin Powder
Purified food-grade dried ovalbumin (egg white protein) concentrate over 80% dry matter, applied in emulsions and foams for processed foods. This specific egg albumin derivative is covered by HTS 3502.11.00.00.
Pasteurized Dried Egg Albumen Powder
Pasteurized and spray-dried egg albumen powder with high protein concentration (>80% dry basis), ideal for commercial bakery and meringue production. Classified under HTS 3502.11.00.00 due to its dried form and egg albumin composition as a derivative protein product.
Spray-Dried Egg White Protein Isolate
High-purity spray-dried isolate from egg whites exceeding 80% whey-like proteins on dry matter, used in protein supplements and gluten-free baking. This product is precisely under HTS 3502.11.00.00 for dried egg albumins and derivatives.
Dehydrated Meringue Powder (Egg Albumin Base)
Dehydrated powder primarily egg albumin (>80% protein dry basis) with minimal sugar, designed for royal icing and meringues in baking. Falls under HTS 3502.11.00.00 as it's fundamentally dried egg albumin, not a sweetened preparation.
Bulk Dried Egg White Solids
Industrial-grade bulk dried egg white solids (>80% protein dry basis) spray-dried for large-scale food processing like nougat and macarons. HTS 3502.11.00.00 applies to these concentrated dried egg albumins used in manufacturing.