Plant-Derived Albumin Derivative from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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