Myofibrillar Protein Isolate (Beef) from China
Myofibrillar protein isolate from beef muscle is purified via pH shifting and centrifugation for meat texturizing and supplements. HTS 3504.00.10.00 captures this animal protein isolate nesoi, used in restructured meats and functional foods. High actin/myosin content defines its muscle-like properties.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Strict BSE/TSE certifications for beef-derived imports
• Functional specs to prove isolate vs meat extract
• FSIS oversight; pre-clearance for novel proteins