Heading · Section VI

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

3502
  • 0%–6%UK
  • 0%–7.7%EU
  • 30%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$3.5bnWorld trade in 2024

Heading 3502 is divided into 4 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 35, albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes.

The UK Global Tariff divides heading 3502 into 11 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 6% (average 2%). 4 of them are duty-free. 5 lines have a specific or compound duty.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 3502 covers 10 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 7.7%. 4 of them are duty-free. 4 lines have a specific or compound duty.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 3502 into 10 tariff lines; the statutory rate is 30%.

In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 3502 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free. 2 of them are duty-free. 2 lines have a specific or compound duty.

In 2024, countries exported heading 3502 goods worth US$3.5bn (+16.1% year on year).

The largest exporter was the United States (US$833.2m), followed by Germany.

The biggest buyer was China, with imports of US$529.3m.

The United Kingdom ranked 7th among 92 exporters with US$224.9m.

The United Kingdom imported US$221.9m.

Duty rates compared

UK Free – 6% Third-country duty 11 tariff lines · average 2% · 5× specific or compound duty EU Free – 7.7% Third-country duty 10 tariff lines · average 2.4% · 4× specific or compound duty Türkiye 30% Statutory rate (Law 474) 10 tariff lines USA Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · 2× specific or compound duty

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

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World trade in 2024

3502 · US$3.5bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$729.2kUS$729.2k+US$5.6m+US$125.1m+> US$410.7m

Exports: 92
  1. United States: US$833.2m
  2. Germany: US$508.9m
  3. Netherlands: US$410.7m
  4. New Zealand: US$283.4m
  5. Denmark: US$262m
  6. Poland: US$245.6m
  7. United Kingdom: US$224.9m
  8. France: US$138.4m
  9. Italy: US$125.1m
  10. Australia: US$98.3m
  11. Ireland: US$77.7m
  12. Lithuania: US$63.5m
  13. Belgium: US$47.4m
  14. Argentina: US$38.3m
  15. Spain: US$21.1m
  16. Norway: US$19.1m
  17. India: US$18.5m
  18. Sweden: US$11.6m
  19. Austria: US$11.2m
  20. Slovakia: US$9.1m
  21. China: US$7.9m
  22. Switzerland: US$6.7m
  23. Türkiye: US$5.6m
  24. Greece: US$4.8m
  25. Canada: US$3.9m
  26. Portugal: US$3.8m
  27. Eswatini: US$3.7m
  28. Japan: US$3.7m
  29. Singapore: US$3.4m
  30. Latvia: US$2.9m
  31. Iceland: US$2.9m
  32. Hungary: US$2.3m
  33. Malaysia: US$2.2m
  34. Uruguay: US$2.1m
  35. Ukraine: US$2m
  36. Brazil: US$1.9m
  37. South Korea: US$1.5m
  38. Mexico: US$1.5m
  39. Peru: US$1.1m
  40. Czechia: US$1.1m
  41. Israel: US$1m
  42. Russia: US$944.7k
  43. Estonia: US$801.2k
  44. Guatemala: US$741.9k
  45. Paraguay: US$729.2k
  46. Chile: US$658.2k
  47. Bulgaria: US$632.2k
  48. Tanzania: US$544k
  49. Romania: US$518k
  50. Thailand: US$458.8k
  51. Finland: US$408.4k
  52. Indonesia: US$334.6k
  53. El Salvador: US$268.5k
  54. South Africa: US$262.6k
  55. Nicaragua: US$249k
  56. Croatia: US$202.9k
  57. Sri Lanka: US$181.6k
  58. Taiwan: US$181.4k
  59. Bolivia: US$167.5k
  60. Serbia: US$150.7k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$833.2m 23.6%
2 Germany US$508.9m 14.4%
3 Netherlands US$410.7m 11.7%
4 New Zealand US$283.4m 8%
5 Denmark US$262m 7.4%
6 Poland US$245.6m 7%
7 United Kingdom US$224.9m 6.4%
8 France US$138.4m 3.9%
9 Italy US$125.1m 3.6%
10 Australia US$98.3m 2.8%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$529.3m 15%
2 Japan US$308.2m 8.7%
3 Netherlands US$272.5m 7.7%
4 United Kingdom US$221.9m 6.3%
5 Germany US$210.4m 6%
6 United States US$186.5m 5.3%
7 India US$169.8m 4.8%
8 Poland US$164m 4.7%
9 Brazil US$160.2m 4.5%
10 Canada US$155.7m 4.4%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for 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?

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 fall under HS heading 3502, part of chapter 35, in section VI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on albumins (including concentrates of two or more… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 3502 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 6%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on albumins (including concentrates of two or more… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 3502 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 7.7%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most albumins (including concentrates of two or more…?

The United States, with US$833.2m in 2024 (23.6% of world exports).