Heading · Chapter 35
3501: Casein, caseinates and other casein derivatives; casein glues
2 subheadings make up heading 3501 in chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes).
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
EU Free – 9% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines · average 5.4% 
Türkiye Free – 9% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines · average 5.6% 
USA Free – 6% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 3% · 2× specific or compound duty 
Canada Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Mexico Free – 10% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines · average 3% 
Brazil 12.6% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Argentina 12.6% Third-country duty 13 tariff lines 
Peru Free – 6% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 2% 
New Zealand Free Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
Japan Free – 5.4% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 2.7% 
Taiwan 4% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Switzerland specific or compound duty Third-country duty 6 tariff lines 
Norway 21.2% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · 2× specific or compound duty 
North Macedonia 2% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% – 10% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 7.5% Subheadings 2
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$203kUS$203k+US$4m+US$44m+> US$432m
Exports: 93
- New Zealand: US$860m
- Ireland: US$468m
- Netherlands: US$432m
- France: US$318m
- Denmark: US$213m
- Germany: US$171m
- Poland: US$90m
- United States: US$81m
- Ukraine: US$44m
- Argentina: US$33m
- Austria: US$20m
- India: US$20m
- Belarus: US$18m
- Spain: US$18m
- Latvia: US$8m
- Australia: US$8m
- Uganda: US$8m
- Czechia: US$7m
- China: US$5m
- Belgium: US$5m
- Singapore: US$4m
- Lithuania: US$4m
- Italy: US$4m
- Greece: US$3m
- United Kingdom: US$2m
- Hungary: US$2m
- South Korea: US$1m
- Slovakia: US$1m
- Romania: US$1m
- South Africa: US$1m
- Croatia: US$927k
- Brazil: US$792k
- Sweden: US$771k
- Canada: US$771k
- El Salvador: US$718k
- Mexico: US$700k
- Russia: US$647k
- Portugal: US$414k
- Iran: US$323k
- Switzerland: US$258k
- Japan: US$258k
- Slovenia: US$246k
- Bulgaria: US$218k
- Thailand: US$203k
- Philippines: US$200k
- Malaysia: US$192k
- Guatemala: US$189k
- United Arab Emirates: US$188k
- Taiwan: US$172k
- Kenya: US$166k
- Türkiye: US$166k
- Colombia: US$93k
- Zimbabwe: US$77k
- Saudi Arabia: US$76k
- Costa Rica: US$72k
- Nigeria: US$50k
- Curaçao: US$50k
- Vietnam: US$49k
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$47k
- Peru: US$46k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$370kUS$370k+US$11m+US$42m+> US$151m
Imports: 162
- United States: US$509m
- China: US$451m
- Germany: US$184m
- Netherlands: US$171m
- Mexico: US$151m
- Japan: US$142m
- Poland: US$91m
- Spain: US$88m
- South Korea: US$77m
- Italy: US$67m
- Thailand: US$66m
- Indonesia: US$58m
- Brazil: US$58m
- Philippines: US$46m
- United Kingdom: US$43m
- Morocco: US$42m
- Malaysia: US$41m
- Saudi Arabia: US$37m
- Canada: US$35m
- France: US$34m
- South Africa: US$29m
- Greece: US$26m
- Croatia: US$25m
- Singapore: US$25m
- Taiwan: US$22m
- Australia: US$21m
- Belgium: US$20m
- Russia: US$20m
- El Salvador: US$17m
- India: US$16m
- Türkiye: US$15m
- Israel: US$13m
- Tunisia: US$13m
- Vietnam: US$13m
- Austria: US$13m
- Sweden: US$12m
- Argentina: US$12m
- Algeria: US$11m
- Pakistan: US$11m
- Colombia: US$11m
- Czechia: US$11m
- Denmark: US$11m
- Egypt: US$10m
- Switzerland: US$8m
- Lebanon: US$8m
- Sri Lanka: US$5m
- Hungary: US$5m
- Guatemala: US$5m
- Ireland: US$4m
- Romania: US$4m
- Bulgaria: US$4m
- United Arab Emirates: US$4m
- Bahrain: US$3m
- Slovakia: US$3m
- Libya: US$3m
- Slovenia: US$2m
- Peru: US$2m
- Uruguay: US$2m
- Nigeria: US$2m
- Portugal: US$2m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand | US$860m | 30.1% |
| 2 |  Ireland | US$468m | 16.4% |
| 3 |  Netherlands | US$432m | 15.1% |
| 4 |  France | US$318m | 11.1% |
| 5 |  Denmark | US$213m | 7.5% |
| 6 |  Germany | US$171m | 6% |
| 7 |  Poland | US$90m | 3.2% |
| 8 | United States | US$81m | 2.8% |
| 9 |  Ukraine | US$44m | 1.6% |
| 10 | Argentina | US$33m | 1.1% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$509m | 17.8% |
| 2 |  China | US$451m | 15.8% |
| 3 | Germany | US$184m | 6.4% |
| 4 | Netherlands | US$171m | 6% |
| 5 | Mexico | US$151m | 5.3% |
| 6 | Japan | US$142m | 5% |
| 7 | Poland | US$91m | 3.2% |
| 8 |  Spain | US$88m | 3.1% |
| 9 |  South Korea | US$77m | 2.7% |
| 10 |  Italy | US$67m | 2.3% |
Recent rule changes mentioning this code
Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.
- Tariff change · Applies from:
CELEX 32026R1395 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
In the UK Global Tariff, heading 3501 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides heading 3501 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 9% (average 5.4%). 1 of them is duty-free.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, heading 3501 covers 6 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 9%. 1 of them is duty-free.
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides heading 3501 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 6% (average 3%). 1 of them is duty-free. 2 lines have a specific or compound duty.
In the Customs Tariff of Canada, heading 3501 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Mexican Tariff (TIGIE) divides heading 3501 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 10% (average 3%). 3 of them are duty-free.
In the Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC), heading 3501 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is 12.6%.
The Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) divides heading 3501 into 13 tariff lines; the duty is 12.6%.
In the Customs Tariff of Peru, heading 3501 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 6%. 2 of them are duty-free.
The Working Tariff Document of New Zealand divides heading 3501 into 6 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan, heading 3501 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 5.4%. 1 of them is duty-free.
The Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan divides heading 3501 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is 4%.
In the GCC Common Customs Tariff, heading 3501 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 5%.
In the Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares) all 6 lines under heading 3501 carry a specific or compound duty rather than a percentage.
In the Customs Tariff of Norway, heading 3501 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 21.2%. 2 lines have a specific or compound duty.
The Customs Tariff of North Macedonia divides heading 3501 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is 2%.
In the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria), heading 3501 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is between 5% and 10%.
World trade in heading 3501 goods reached US$3bn in 2024, down 15.6% on 2023.
New Zealand was the largest exporter with 30.1% of the total, ahead of Ireland.
The United States imported the most (US$509m).
The United Kingdom ranked 25th among 93 exporters with US$2m.
The United Kingdom imported US$43m.
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Questions and answers
What is the HS code for casein, caseinates and other casein derivatives; casein glues?
Casein, caseinates and other casein derivatives; casein glues fall under HS heading 3501, part of chapter 35, in section VI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on casein, caseinates and other casein derivatives in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 3501 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on casein, caseinates and other casein derivatives in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 3501 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 9%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most casein, caseinates and other casein derivatives?
New Zealand, with US$860m in 2024 (30.1% of world exports).