HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3502.90 – Albumins, albuminates and other albumin derivatives; other than egg or milk albumin, including concentrates of two or more whey proteins
HS code 3502.90 is the 6-digit subheading for albumins, albuminates and other albumin derivatives, other than egg or milk albumin, including concentrates of two or more whey proteins. It is used for bovine serum albumin (BSA), soy albumin, pea albumin, recombinant human albumin and albuminates.
What HS 3502.90 covers
This residual category covers albumins, albuminates, and other albumin derivatives that are not specifically derived from eggs or milk. This diverse group includes specialized albumins such as bovine serum albumin (BSA), plant-based albumins (e.g., from soy or pea), and various other albumin derivatives used across scientific, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors. BSA, for instance, is critical in laboratory reagents, cell culture media, and vaccine manufacturing. Plant albumins are gaining traction in the plant-based food industry. Importers are typically research institutions, biotechnology firms, pharmaceutical companies, and specialized food manufacturers. Exporters are often countries with advanced biotechnological capabilities or significant agricultural output of relevant raw materials. Trade focuses on purity, specific application suitability, and adherence to stringent regulatory standards for novel ingredients or excipients.
- Covers
- Bovine serum albumin (BSA)
- Soy albumin
- Pea albumin
- Recombinant human albumin
- Albuminates
- Plant protein concentrates (non-milk/egg)
- Examples
- Sigma-Aldrich BSA
- Thermo Fisher Scientific recombinant human albumin
- Cargill plant protein isolates
- ADM soy protein isolates
Codes often confused with 3502.90
Common mistake. This code can be easily confused with other protein substances (350400) if the product is a general protein concentrate rather than a specific albumin or albumin derivative. Clear identification of the albumin nature is key for correct classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 350290, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 350290 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $40M 23% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $29M 17% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $23M 13% of world exports
World total: $174M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $28M 15% of world imports
- 2 United States $22M 12% of world imports
- 3 China $18M 10.0% of world imports
World total: $185M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 3502.90 2
Brazil splits HS 3502.90 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 35.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3502.90
What is HS code 350290?
HS code 350290 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Albumins, albuminates and other albumin derivatives; other than egg or milk albumin, including concentrates of two or more whey proteins. This residual category covers albumins, albuminates, and other albumin derivatives that are not specifically derived from eggs or milk. This diverse group includes specialized albumins such as bovine serum albumin (BSA), plant-based albumins (e.g., from soy or pea), and various other albumin derivatives used across scientific, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors. BSA, for instance, is critical in laboratory reagents, cell culture media, and vaccine manufacturing. Plant albumins are gaining traction in the plant-based food industry. Importers are typically research institutions, biotechnology firms, pharmaceutical companies, and specialized food manufacturers. Exporters are often countries with advanced biotechnological capabilities or significant agricultural output of relevant raw materials. Trade focuses on purity, specific application suitability, and adherence to stringent regulatory standards for novel ingredients or excipients.
What products fall under HS code 350290?
Bovine serum albumin (BSA), soy albumin, pea albumin, recombinant human albumin, albuminates, plant protein concentrates (non-milk/egg)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 350290?
This code can be easily confused with other protein substances (350400) if the product is a general protein concentrate rather than a specific albumin or albumin derivative. Clear identification of the albumin nature is key for correct classification.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 350290?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 350290 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($40M, 23% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($29M) and Belgium ($23M). World exports came to about $174M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 350290?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 350290 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($28M, 15% of world imports), the United States ($22M) and China ($18M). World imports came to about $185M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 350290 structured?
HS code 350290 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (35) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 350290?
Brazil splits HS code 350290 into 2 NCM codes: 3502.90.10 (Serum albumin), 3502.90.90 (Other albumins, albuminates and derivatives). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.