Pea Protein Isolate from China
Pea protein isolate is isolated from yellow peas via wet fractionation, resulting in a minimum 85-90% protein powder free of starch and fiber. It is categorized under HTS 3504.00.10.00 as a nesoi protein isolate, popular in plant-based vegan supplements and meat analogs due to its complete amino acid profile. The high purification level qualifies it distinctly from pea protein concentrates.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%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
• Submit third-party lab tests confirming >85% protein to differentiate from concentrates under other headings
• Check for pesticide residues common in legume imports; provide phytosanitary certificates
• Avoid retail packaging that might trigger consumer product rules under Chapters 21 or 39