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Casein Albuminate

Modified casein-derived albuminate used as a binder in pharmaceuticals and adhesives. HTS 3502.90.00.00 covers this as an albumin derivative, distinct from unmodified casein in 3501.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3501.90.20.00Lower: 23.5% vs 35%

If unmodified casein

Pure casein and caseinates have separate heading 3501.

3506.91Lower: 12.1% vs 35%

If prepared as an adhesive

Adhesives based on albumins classify in heading 3506 regardless of base material.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Differentiate from caseinates in 3501 with modification process details; ensure no therapeutic claims to avoid Chapter 30

Watch for adhesive kits classifying under 3506

Related Products under HTS 3502.90.00.00

Egg Albumin Powder

Pure egg white albumin powder derived from chicken eggs, used primarily as a binder in baking and confectionery. It falls under HTS 3502.90.00.00 as an albumin derivative obtained from egg sources, excluding those prepared for therapeutic uses in Chapter 30. This product is valued for its foaming and gelling properties in food manufacturing.

Bovine Serum Albumin

Highly purified bovine serum albumin (BSA) extracted from cow blood, used in cell culture media and laboratory research. Classified under HTS 3502.90.00.00 as an other albumin not specified elsewhere in heading 3502. Excludes therapeutic blood fractions covered in Chapter 30.

Whey Protein Isolate Concentrate

Concentrated whey protein isolate exceeding 80% protein by dry weight, derived from cheese production whey. It qualifies under HTS 3502.90.00.00 as 'concentrates of two or more whey proteins' in the albumin category, distinct from lower-concentration food supplements.

Milk Albumin Powder

Dried milk albumin powder from casein separation, used in bakery emulsions and meat processing. Falls under HTS 3502.90.00.00 as other albumins, provided it meets the >80% whey protein concentrate criteria or is a derivative.

Plant-Derived Albumin Derivative

Albumin-like protein derivative from pea or soy sources, processed for industrial emulsification in foods. Classified in HTS 3502.90.00.00 as other albumin derivatives, excluding hardened proteins of 3913.

Human Serum Albumin Fraction

Non-therapeutic human serum albumin fraction for research, concentrated over 80% protein. Under HTS 3502.90.00.00 as other albumins, excluding Chapter 30 medicaments.