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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If functioning as protein isolates
Vegetable protein isolates without albumin properties go to heading 3504.
If incorporated into compound food mixes
Blended plant proteins for direct consumption classify as food preps in 2106.
If chemically hardened
Hardened proteins explicitly excluded from Chapter 35 per notes, moving to 3913.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document botanical origin and processing to confirm albumin status vs isolates; test for reducing sugars if starch-related
• Pitfall: high sugar content may reclassify to 1702 as glucose syrup
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.
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.
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.