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HS HEADING 3502

Albumins (including concentrates of two or more whey proteins, containing by weight more than 80% whey proteins, calculated on the dry matter), albuminates and other albumin derivatives

In plain English

This category covers albumins, which include concentrates of whey proteins containing over eighty percent whey protein by weight on a dry matter basis, as well as albuminates and other related derivatives. The goods are divided based on their source and physical state, specifically distinguishing between dried and non-dried egg albumin, milk albumin, and other types that are neither egg nor milk derived.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (4)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

3502.11

Albumins; egg albumin, dried

3502.19

Albumins; egg albumin, not dried

3502.20

Albumins; milk albumin, including concentrates of two or more whey proteins

3502.90

Albumins, albuminates and other albumin derivatives; other than egg or milk albumin, including concentrates of two or more whey proteins

Chapter 35 classification notes

Gelatin (3503.00) often clears as routine; bovine-origin gelatin from BSE-affected zones may be restricted. Pharmaceutical-grade gelatin in capsule form goes to Chapter 30.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Industrial enzymes (3507) vs. medicinal enzymes (Chapter 30); food-grade gelatin (3503) vs. pharmaceutical (Chapter 30).

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 35

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