3502.20.00.00 - Milk albumin, including concentrates of two or more whey proteins

This HTS classification, 3502.20.00.00, specifically covers milk albumin and concentrates of two or more whey proteins. These substances are derived from milk and are characterized by their protein content. The key defining feature for this category is that the whey protein concentrate must contain, by weight, more than 80 percent whey proteins, calculated on the dry matter. This includes various forms of milk albumin and albuminates, as well as other derivatives of milk proteins.

In contrast to its sibling categories, this code is distinct from egg albumin (3502.10) and "other" albuminoidal substances (3502.90). While egg albumin is derived from eggs, this classification is exclusively for substances originating from milk. The "other" category encompasses a broader range of albuminoidal substances not specifically covered by egg or milk albumin.

As a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 3502.20.00.00. Classification within this specific code relies on the definitive criterion of the protein content of whey protein concentrates originating from milk. Therefore, importers and exporters should ensure that the imported or exported goods precisely meet the threshold of over 80% whey protein content on a dry matter basis to correctly classify under this heading.