Product classification
HS code for Albumin derivative: 3502.90
Albumins, albuminates and other albumin derivatives, other than egg or milk albumin, including concentrates of two or more whey proteins.
Classification of albumin derivative under HS 3502.90
Albumin derivatives are classified under HS code 3502.90, a category that encompasses albumins, albuminates, and other derivatives not derived from egg or milk. Albumins are proteins that are soluble in water and coagulable by heat. The classification within heading 3502 depends entirely on the source of the protein. While egg albumin (ovalbumin) falls under 3502.11/19 and milk albumin (lactalbumin) falls under 3502.20, all other types, including those derived from blood or vegetables, are placed in 3502.90. This subheading also includes albuminates, which are salts formed by the combination of albumin with bases or metallic salts. A significant technical requirement for this code involves whey protein concentrates; if the product contains more than 80% protein by weight calculated on the dry matter, it is classified here as an albumin derivative rather than as a food preparation. These substances are widely used in the pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries for their binding, emulsifying, and therapeutic properties.
- Covers
- Serum albumin (excluding human albumin)
- Blood albumin prepared for non-therapeutic uses
- Albuminates of precious metals or other minerals
- Whey protein concentrates with >80% protein content
- Modified albumin proteins for industrial applications
- Also under 3502.90
- 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. Albumin derivatives are frequently confused with HS code 3002, which covers human blood and animal blood prepared for therapeutic or prophylactic uses. If the albumin is human-derived or specifically prepared for medical treatment, it belongs in Chapter 30. Additionally, they may be confused with 3504, which covers peptones and other protein substances. The distinction lies in the specific chemical structure and solubility characteristics defined for albumins in the Explanatory Notes.
Top exporters and importers of HS 350290 (the code used for albumin derivative), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 350290 (the code used for albumin derivative) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 350290, not only albumin derivative.
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 albumin derivative
Brazil splits HS 3502.90 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 3502.90.10Serum albumin
- 3502.90.90Other albumins, albuminates and derivatives
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about albumin derivative
What is the HS code for Albumin derivative?
The HS code for Albumin derivative is 350290 (Albumins, albuminates and other albumin derivatives; other than egg or milk albumin, including concentrates of two or more whey proteins). The HS code for albumin derivatives (other than egg or milk-derived) is 3502.90.
How do I classify Albumin derivative for customs?
Albumin derivative is classified under HS code 350290 — Albumins, albuminates and other albumin derivatives; other than egg or milk albumin, including concentrates of two or more whey proteins. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is whey protein powder classified here?
Only if the whey protein concentrate has a protein content exceeding 80% by weight on a dry matter basis. If the protein content is lower, it is typically classified under 0404 or 2106.
Which countries are the top exporters of albumin derivative (HS 350290)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 350290 (the code used for albumin derivative) 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 albumin derivative (HS 350290)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 350290 (the code used for albumin derivative) 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.
Is the HS code for Albumin derivative the same in all countries?
The base HS code 350290 for Albumin derivative is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for albumin derivative in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 350290 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for albumin derivative depends on the product's details: 3502.90.10 (Serum albumin), 3502.90.90 (Other albumins, albuminates and derivatives).