HS code 3502 20 00: Milk albumin, including concentrates of two or more whey proteins
HS code 3502 20 00 covers milk albumin, including concentrates of two or more whey proteins in chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances, starches, glues and enzymes). Total import duty is about 43.96% of the import value; DGFT import policy: Free.
Updated 2026-11-01 from official lists, including Budget 2026 and later customs notifications.
Key facts
| Tariff item (8-digit HS code) | 3502 20 00 |
|---|---|
| Description | Milk albumin, including concentrates of two or more whey proteins |
| Chapter | 35: Albuminoidal substances, starches, glues and enzymes |
| Heading | 3502 |
| Unit | kg. |
| Basic customs duty (tariff rate) | 20% |
| Basic customs duty charged | 20% |
| Social welfare surcharge | 10% of BCD |
| IGST | 18% |
| Total import duty | about 43.96% of the import value |
| DGFT import policy | Free |
| DGFT export policy | Free |
Import duty (with Budget 2026 changes)
- About ₹43,960 duty on every ₹1,00,000 of import value (CIF).
DGFT import and export policy
- Import: Free.
- Export: Free.
India's imports and exports
- India imported 23,014 tonnes in 2025-26 (up 29.7% on 2024-25) under tariff item 35022000, “Milk albumin incldng concentrates of two or more whey proteins”.
Questions about HS code 3502 20 00
What is the import duty on HS code 3502 20 00 in India?
About 43.96% of the import value: basic customs duty 20%, social welfare surcharge 10% of BCD and IGST 18%. IGST can usually be claimed back as input tax credit.
Is the import of milk albumin, including concentrates of two or more whey proteins free in India?
DGFT import policy for HS code 3502 20 00 is Free.
Can milk albumin, including concentrates of two or more whey proteins be exported from India?
DGFT export policy for HS code 3502 20 00 is Free.
Other lines under heading 3502
Sources: Customs Tariff of India (CBIC) · Notification 45/2025-Customs and Budget 2026 amendments · IGST rates, Notification 9/2025-Integrated Tax (Rate) · DGFT ITC(HS) import and export policy · CBIC Customs (ADD) notifications · Export Import Data Bank (DGCI&S). Guidance from official lists, not legal advice; confirm the classification with your customs broker.
