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HS code for peptones and their derivatives
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “peptones and their derivatives” points to heading 3504: peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives, not elsewhere specified or included; hide powder, whether or not chromed. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
In the UK Global Tariff, 3504 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 2%. 3 of them are duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides 3504 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 3.4%.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, 3504 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is 3.4%.
Duty rates compared
UK Free – 2% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines · average 0.5% 
EU 3.4% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye 3.4% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
USA 4% – 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 4.5% 
Canada Free General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · 2× specific or compound duty 
Mexico Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Brazil Free – 12.6% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · average 10.1% 
Argentina Free – 12.6% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines · average 11% 
Peru Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Japan 2.9% – 5.1% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 4.4% 
Taiwan 2.5% – 5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 3.3% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 10% General (MFN) 1 tariff line See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for peptones and their derivatives?
Peptones and their derivatives are classified under 3504 (Peptones and their derivatives) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.