Plant-Derived Albumin Derivative from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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