Pasteurized Egg Albumin Powder from Mexico
Pasteurized egg albumin powder is heat-treated dried egg white used in food manufacturing to eliminate pathogens while preserving functional properties. Classified under HTS 3502.19.00.00 as other egg albumin, it excludes sheet-dried forms and serves applications in meringues, nougats, and bakery goods.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include pasteurization validation records in documentation to demonstrate food safety compliance
• Label with complete protein breakdown to prevent misclassification as lower-concentration whey blends
• Ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption which could affect dry matter protein percentage calculations