Whey Protein Powder — HS Code
Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances and their derivatives — protein concentrates
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HS Code
3504 — Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances
Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 35 — Albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes
Heading
3504 — Peptones and their derivatives; other protein substances
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — protein concentrates are classified under 3504 in bulk; retail packs under 2106
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
Search EU EBTI databaseUS — CBP CROSS Ruling Database
Search US CBP CROSS rulingsUK — HMRC Trade Tariff
View UK Trade Tariff commodityClassification Notes
Whey protein concentrate (WPC) and whey protein isolate (WPI) in bulk industrial form are classified under 3504. However, flavoured whey protein powder put up for retail sale with added carbohydrates, flavourings, or vitamins is more likely to be classified under 2106.10 (protein concentrates) or 2106.90 (other food preparations). Pure unflavoured whey powder used as a food ingredient is sometimes 0404.10 (whey products). The distinction between 3504, 2106, and 0404 is important as they attract different duty rates. The US FDA and EU EFSA also regulate protein supplements; non-compliant products may be refused at the border.
MFN Duty Rates by Market
European Union
3504.00.10
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states
United States
3504.00.10
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods
United Kingdom
3504.00.10
UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN
Official Sources & References
WCO HS Nomenclature
World Customs Organisation — the international standard behind all HS codes
wcoomd.org
EU TARIC Database
European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates
ec.europa.eu
US HTS Schedule (USITC)
United States International Trade Commission — official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule
hts.usitc.gov
UK Global Tariff (HMRC)
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — UK Trade Tariff post-Brexit
trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
Disclaimer: Duty rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates sourced from live tariff database and verified April 2026. Actual duties may differ based on country of origin, applicable trade agreements (e.g. GSP, CETA, UK-EU TCA), anti-dumping measures, or changes to tariff schedules. Always verify with the official tariff database of the importing country before making customs declarations.
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