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HS code for proteins - other
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “proteins - other” 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.
The UK Global Tariff divides 3504 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 2% (average 0.5%). 3 of them are duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 3504 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is 3.4%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 3504 into 3 tariff lines; 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 Third-country duty 5 tariff lines · 2× specific or compound duty 
Mexico Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
Brazil Free – 12.6% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines · average 10.1% 
Argentina Free – 12.6% Third-country duty 8 tariff lines · average 11% 
Peru Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Japan 2.9% – 5.1% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 4.4% 
Taiwan 2.5% – 5% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 3.3% 
GCC 5% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Norway Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 10% Third-country duty 1 tariff line See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for proteins - other?
Proteins - other are classified under 3504 (Peptones and their derivatives) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.