Egg Albumin Powder from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify protein content exceeds 80% on dry matter basis via lab analysis for accurate classification; ensure COA documentation from supplier to avoid reclassification to Chapter 30 medicaments
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as 'egg white powder' without specifying albumin purity leads to scrutiny