U.S. exports of Milk Albumin & Whey Protein Concentrates (HS 350220) totaled $137.9M in August 2026.
Importers of Milk Albumin & Whey Protein Concentrates paid $1.8M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.95% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Milk Albumin & Whey Protein Concentrates imports of $18.1M in August 2026 ran 11% below the year-to-date monthly average of $20.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataWhey protein concentrates and milk albumin — valued in sports nutrition, infant formula, and functional food applications — are consolidated under the single line 3502200000, which captures both pure milk albumin and concentrates of two or more whey proteins. Denmark and New Zealand are the leading US suppliers, reflecting the scale and technical sophistication of their dairy fractionation industries. As dairy-derived food ingredients, these products are subject to FDA oversight under FSMA, including Foreign Supplier Verification Program requirements. Importers should note that whey protein concentrates may also be subject to tariff-rate quota provisions depending on protein content and end-use, making pre-entry classification review important for cost planning.
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Whey in its less-processed forms (e.g., dried whey) is typically classified in Chapter 4 as a dairy product. Heading 3502 captures albumins and protein concentrates that have been further processed or fractionated to a degree that removes them from the dairy chapter. The protein content, processing method, and intended use are key factors in determining whether a whey-derived product belongs in Chapter 4 or under 3502200000.
Certain dairy-derived protein products, including some whey protein concentrates, may be subject to TRQ provisions that apply lower in-quota duty rates up to a specified volume, with higher rates above quota. Importers should verify current TRQ applicability and quota fill status with CBP and consult a licensed customs broker before committing to large-volume shipments.
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Imports
$18.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$137.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $232.5M of Milk Albumin & Whey Protein Concentrates and exported $1.1B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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7.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 9.95% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3502200000 | Milk Albumin, 2 or More Whey Protein Concentrates | $18.1M | 9.95% | 92.06% | $1.8M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3502200000 | Milk Albumin, 2 or More Whey Protein Concentrates | $137.9M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Subheading 1 of 4 in heading 3502
Subheading 350220 · $137.9M of $143.7M