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35

Official Chapter Guide

Albuminoidal substances, modified starches, glues, and enzymes excluding yeast, hardened proteins, and certain blood fractions.

Tariff Landscape

Duty Landscape

  • Most products in this chapter are subject to import duties, varying by specific tariff line.
  • Watch for any ADD/CVD actions on glue or starch products, as these could affect duties.
  • Be aware of potential Section 301 tariffs for imported goods from China that fall within this chapter.

Risk Areas

  • Enzymes and glue products, which can sometimes be caught under broader trade actions, require careful monitoring for tariff changes.

Classification Strategy

Common Mistakes

  • Misclassifying yeast products as albuminoidal substances; yeast is in heading 2102.
  • Incorrectly categorizing blood fractions not considering their therapeutic use.
  • Confusing gelatin printing products with other albuminoids despite their classification in chapter 49.

Complex Areas

  • Differentiating between dextrins with dextrose content over 10% versus under, vital for accurate classification between headings 1702 and 3505.
  • Identifying enzymatic products correctly to avoid incorrect placement in chapters 34 or 3202.

Legal Framework

Executive Summary

Exclusions

  • Yeasts are classified under heading 2102.
  • Blood fractions, except for non-therapeutic blood albumin, belong to chapter 30.
  • Enzymatic preparations for pre-tanning are found under heading 3202.
  • Enzymatic soaking or washing preparations fall into chapter 34.
  • Hardened proteins are classified under heading 3913.
  • Gelatin products for the printing industry belong to chapter 49.

Definitions

  • Dextrins in heading 3505 refer to starch degradation products with a dextrose content not exceeding 10%.

Additional Notes

  • U.S. note defines 'milk protein concentrate' under subheading 3501.10.10 as complete milk protein (casein and lactalbumin) concentrate.
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