Chapter 0404 — Customs Tariff Headings

Bulk Supplements Whey Protein Concentrate 80%

Unflavored whey protein concentrate standardized at 80% protein by dry weight, produced by ultrafiltration of sweet whey. This process partially removes lactose and minerals, concentrating the protein, which qualifies it as a modified whey product under subheading 0404.10.

Dymatize ISO100 Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Isolate Concentrate

A hydrolyzed whey protein concentrate with minimum 80% protein content, processed to enhance absorption by partially breaking down proteins. The hydrolysis alters the protein structure but the product remains a whey protein concentrate, qualifying under tariff item 0404.10.10.

Grass-Fed Whey Protein Concentrate from New Zealand

Whey protein concentrate from grass-fed cows, containing 80% protein through gentle filtration. The filtration process concentrates the protein by removing lactose and minerals, making it a modified whey product under subheading 0404.10.

Isopure Whey Protein Concentrate Powder

Low-carb whey protein concentrate with 80%+ protein, derived from whey with fats and carbs reduced. The reduction of fats and carbohydrates concentrates the protein, qualifying as a whey protein concentrate under tariff item 0404.10.10.

MuscleTech Nitro-Tech Whey Protein Concentrate

Whey protein concentrate blended with isolates, delivering 70-80% protein from concentrated milk whey. The blending and concentration process modifies the whey by enhancing protein content, qualifying it as a whey protein concentrate under tariff item 0404.10.10.

NOW Sports Whey Protein Concentrate Unflavored

Micro-filtered whey protein concentrate with 80% protein content, free of artificial additives. Microfiltration concentrates the protein by removing lactose and minerals, qualifying it as a whey protein concentrate under tariff item 0404.10.10.

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein Powder

Whey protein concentrate powder containing over 80% whey protein by weight on a dry matter basis, derived from whey with proteins concentrated through filtration processes. This concentration qualifies it as a whey protein concentrate under tariff item 0404.10.10.

Vital Proteins Whey Protein Concentrate

Pasture-raised whey protein concentrate at 80% protein purity, minimally processed. The concentration process removes lactose and minerals, qualifying it as a whey protein concentrate under tariff item 0404.10.10.

Acid Liquid Whey 8% Solids

Acid Liquid Whey 8% Solids is a fluid whey product from cottage cheese production, with a natural composition and 8% solids content, commonly used in bakery fermentation and lactic acid production. It is classified under tariff item 0404.10.90 as other whey, since it is not modified and does not meet the criteria for other specific subheadings.

Acid Modified Whey Concentrate

Whey concentrate from acid casein production, modified by constituent adjustment, meeting the modified whey definition. This product is used in processed cheese formulations and is classified under tariff item 0404.10.90.

Acid-Modified Whey Powder GN15

This is a whey powder produced by acid precipitation of proteins, creating modified whey characteristics. It is used in processed cheese manufacturing and falls under tariff item 0404.10.90 as 'Other' modified whey.

Acid Whey Demineralized Powder

Cottage cheese acid whey with 90% minerals removed via electrodialysis for confectionery applications. This product qualifies as modified whey under subheading note 1 and is classified under tariff item 0404.10.90.

Bakery Grade Liquid Whey 13% Solids

Bakery Grade Liquid Whey 13% Solids is a fluid whey product adjusted to 13% solids for commercial bakery bread production, with unmodified natural whey constituents. It is classified under tariff item 0404.10.90 as other whey, since it is not modified and does not meet the criteria for other specific subheadings.

Delactosed Permeate Liquid

Delactosed Permeate Liquid is a fluid whey permeate produced by ultrafiltration, removing more than 95% of lactose while retaining minerals and residual proteins. It is classified under tariff item 0404.10.90 as other whey, since it is a modified whey product but does not meet the criteria for other specific subheadings.

Delactosed Whey Powder for Ice Cream

Whey from which lactose has been partially removed (modified whey), dried into powder form specifically for ice cream manufacturing. This product meets the modified whey definition and is used as a dairy ingredient in frozen desserts.

Deminalized Whey Powder for Ice Cream

Whey powder processed to remove most minerals (ash content <4%) through ion exchange, enhancing solubility for ice cream and confectionery applications. This product qualifies as modified whey since minerals, a natural constituent, have been removed.

Deminalized Whey Powder GN15

This is a demineralized whey powder that has had most minerals removed through ion exchange, qualifying as modified whey under subheading 0404.10. It is used in infant formula and falls under tariff item 0404.10.90.

Electrodialysis Treated Whey GN15

This is whey processed via electrodialysis to selectively remove charged minerals and salts, qualifying as modified whey. It is used in pharmaceutical-grade nutritionals and falls under tariff item 0404.10.90.

Fluid Whey Protein Blend 15% Solids

Fluid Whey Protein Blend 15% Solids is a liquid whey blend from mixed cheese production, with 15% total solids and a natural composition without constituent modification. It is classified under tariff item 0404.10.90 as other whey, since it is not modified and does not meet the criteria for other specific subheadings.

Fortified Modified Whey with Milk Protein

Modified whey with natural whey proteins added back after partial lactose removal, meeting the modified whey definition in subheading note 1. This product is used in protein-fortified dairy applications and is classified under tariff item 0404.10.90.

Fortified Whey with Added Whey Proteins GN15

This is natural whey fortified by adding concentrated whey proteins, qualifying as modified whey through constituent addition per subheading note. It is used in high-protein dairy beverages and falls under tariff item 0404.10.90.

Ion-Exchanged Whey Isolate GN15

This is whey processed through ion-exchange to selectively remove minerals and achieve specific ion balance, qualifying as modified whey. It is critical for medical nutrition products and falls under tariff item 0404.10.90.

Lactose-Reduced Whey Concentrate 80%

Whey concentrate with 60-80% protein where much of the lactose has been removed via ultrafiltration or chromatography, used in protein bars and beverages. This product is classified under tariff item 0404.10.90 as modified whey because lactose has been removed.

Lactose-Reduced Whey Concentrate GN15

This is a whey concentrate with lactose content reduced by 60% through filtration processes, qualifying as modified whey per subheading note. It is an essential ingredient in various products and falls under tariff item 0404.10.90.

Lactose-Reduced Whey for Confectionery

Modified whey with significant lactose removal for sugar confectionery applications, providing dairy solids without impacting sweetness profile. This product meets the modified whey definition and is classified under tariff item 0404.10.90.

Microfiltered Whey Protein GN15

This is whey proteins concentrated through microfiltration, removing smaller whey fractions and creating modified whey composition. It is a premium ingredient for clean-label products and falls under tariff item 0404.10.90.

Milk Protein Concentrate 40% (MPC40)

MPC40 is produced by ultrafiltration of skim milk and whey blends, concentrating complete milk proteins (casein + whey) to 40% with reduced lactose and minerals. This product is classified under tariff item 0404.10.90 as a product of natural milk constituents.

Modified Sweet Whey Powder 50% Lactose

Modified Sweet Whey Powder with 50% lactose is a dairy ingredient produced from sweet cheese whey, where minerals are adjusted and lactose is partially reduced to ensure consistent performance in bakery applications. It is classified under tariff item 0404.10.90 as a modified whey product, since it is not a whey protein concentrate and does not meet the specific criteria for powdered whey within access commitment items.

Modified Whey for Yogurt Cultures

Whey modified by concentration and partial lactose removal, standardized for yogurt starter culture production. This product meets the modified whey definition and provides consistent protein content for fermentation applications.

Modified Whey Protein Concentrate 50% for Dairy

Modified whey protein concentrate with 50% protein content, produced by partial removal of lactose and minerals from whey, used in dairy product formulations. This product falls under tariff item 0404.10.90 as modified whey per subheading note 1.

Modified Whey Protein Concentrate 50% GN15

Modified whey protein concentrate with 50% protein content, produced by partially removing lactose and minerals from whey. This product meets the definition of modified whey under subheading note 1 and is used in protein-fortified dairy and nutritional products.

Modified Whey Protein Isolate Powder

Modified Whey Protein Isolate Powder is produced by partially removing lactose and minerals from whey through filtration, yielding a high-protein powder with at least 90% protein content. It falls under tariff item 0404.10.90 as a modified whey product, since it is not a whey protein concentrate and does not meet the specific criteria for other subheadings.

Partial Lactose Hydrolyzed Whey GN15

Whey with partial enzymatic hydrolysis of lactose into simpler sugars, technically modified through constituent alteration. This product qualifies as modified whey under subheading note 1 and is used in lactose-sensitive nutritional products.

Partially Delactosed Whey Permeate

Partially Delactosed Whey Permeate is a whey product from ultrafiltration with 50-70% of lactose removed, retaining minerals and non-protein solids for bakery applications. It is classified under tariff item 0404.10.90 as modified whey, since the lactose removal constitutes a modification of natural whey constituents.

Sweet Whey Demineralized Powder 70%

Demineralized sweet whey powder with 70% minerals removed, qualifying as modified whey for tariff item 0404.10.90. Produced from cheese whey with controlled mineral content for bakery applications.

UF Whey Protein Concentrate 35%

UF Whey Protein Concentrate 35% is produced by ultrafiltration of whey, resulting in a product with 35% protein and reduced lactose and ash content, suitable for sports drinks. It is classified under tariff item 0404.10.90 as modified whey, since the ultrafiltration process removes natural constituents.

Whey Mineral Concentrate

Whey Mineral Concentrate is a product where proteins and lactose are removed from whey, enriching milk minerals such as calcium and phosphorus for supplement use. It is classified under tariff item 0404.10.90 as modified whey, since the removal of constituents modifies the natural whey composition.

Whey Protein Blend with Added Milk Protein GN15

Modified whey created by blending natural whey with added milk proteins, meeting the modified whey definition through constituent addition. This product is used in premium protein beverage formulations and qualifies for preferential tariff treatment.

Whey Protein Hydrolysate Powder

Whey Protein Hydrolysate Powder is produced by enzymatic hydrolysis of whey proteins, with partial lactose removal, yielding peptides for improved digestibility in medical nutrition. It is classified under tariff item 0404.10.90 as modified whey, since the hydrolysis and lactose removal modify the natural whey constituents.

Whey Protein Isolate Demineralized 90%

High-purity whey protein isolate with minerals removed during processing, qualifying as modified whey under tariff item 0404.10.90. This product is used in nutritional and sports supplement applications.

Acid Whey Concentrate for Cheesecake Filling

Acid whey concentrate from cottage cheese production, sweetened for dessert fillings, retains natural whey constituents despite acid coagulation. It is classified under tariff item 0404.90.10 as a product of natural milk constituents.

Acid Whey Powder

Acid whey powder, produced from acid coagulation cheese production (e.g., cottage cheese), with higher mineral and acid content than sweet whey. The product is a natural whey product and is classified under tariff item 0404.90.10 as a product of natural milk constituents, within the access commitment.

Acid Whey Powder for Confectionery

Acid whey powder derived from cottage cheese production, characterized by its low pH and high mineral content, is used as an ingredient in chocolate and candy manufacturing. It retains the natural whey constituents and falls under tariff item 0404.90.10 as a product of natural milk constituents within the access commitment.

Concentrated Whey with Dextrose for Sports Nutrition

Liquid whey concentrate blended with dextrose for sports nutrition bars and mixes, uses natural whey constituents with added sweetening matter. It is classified under tariff item 0404.90.10 as a product of natural milk constituents.

Delactosed Whey Powder

Delactosed whey powder, from which most lactose has been removed but retaining whey proteins and minerals in natural ratios, used in high-protein low-carb products. The product is classified under tariff item 0404.90.10 as a product of natural milk constituents, within the access commitment, as it does not fully meet the definition of modified whey.

Delactosed Whey Powder for Ice Cream Stabilizer

Delactosed whey powder with reduced lactose content and added sugar, used for ice cream stabilization, retains natural whey proteins and minerals. It is classified under tariff item 0404.90.10 as it does not fully meet the definition of modified whey.

Deminerallized Whey Permeate

Demineralized whey permeate, a liquid whey permeate with partial mineral removal via ion exchange, used in beverage manufacturing. The product retains sufficient natural whey constituents and is classified under tariff item 0404.90.10 as a product of natural milk constituents, within the access commitment.

Deminerallized Whey Powder 35% Minerals Removed

Demineralized whey powder with 35% of natural minerals removed, retaining its protein and lactose profile, is used as a base in infant formula. The partial removal of minerals does not alter its classification as a natural whey product under tariff item 0404.90.10.

Flavored Whey Solids for Protein Shakes

Flavored whey solids with natural flavors and sugar addition for ready-to-mix protein shakes, remain natural whey constituents despite flavoring. It is classified under tariff item 0404.90.10 as a product of natural milk constituents.

Fortified Whey Powder with Milk Constituents

Fortified whey powder blended with added natural milk proteins and minerals, enhancing the nutritional profile for infant formula base. The product consists of natural milk constituents and is classified under tariff item 0404.90.10 as a product of natural milk constituents, within the access commitment.

Grass-Fed MPC 70 Powder

Grass-Fed MPC 70 Powder is a milk protein concentrate derived from grass-fed cow milk, standardized to 70% protein content. It contains natural calcium, phosphorus, and lactose, and is produced by ultrafiltration, retaining the natural balance of casein and whey proteins. This product falls under tariff item 0404.90.10 as a product consisting of natural milk constituents, not elsewhere specified or included, and qualifies for the within access commitment rate.

Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Hydrolysate Powder

Hydrolyzed whey protein hydrolysate powder, produced by enzymatic hydrolysis for improved digestibility in medical nutrition products, remains a natural whey constituent. Hydrolysis does not remove constituents, so it is classified under tariff item 0404.90.10.

Hydrolyzed Whey Syrup with Sucrose for Confectionery

Partially hydrolyzed whey syrup containing sucrose for hard candy and chewing gum production, uses natural whey constituents with added sweetening. Hydrolysis does not remove constituents, so it is classified under tariff item 0404.90.10.

Instantized MPC 60 Protein

Instantized MPC 60 Protein is an agglomerated milk protein concentrate with 60% protein content, processed for enhanced dispersibility in ready-to-drink shakes. The physical processing does not alter the natural milk protein composition, retaining casein and whey proteins in their original proportions. It is classified under tariff item 0404.90.10 as a product of natural milk constituents, within access commitment.

Lactose-Reduced Whey Permeate Powder

Lactose-reduced whey permeate powder, with partial lactose removal while retaining the natural mineral profile, is used in bakery formulations. It does not fully qualify as modified whey, so it remains under tariff item 0404.90.10 as a natural whey constituent product.

Lactose-Reduced Whey Powder

Lactose-reduced whey powder, processed to partially reduce lactose content but retaining the natural whey protein and mineral profile, used in low-lactose nutritional products. The product does not fully meet the definition of modified whey and is classified under tariff item 0404.90.10 as a product of natural milk constituents, within the access commitment.

Lactose-Reduced Whey Powder for Chocolate

Lactose-reduced whey powder for chocolate, processed to reduce lactose while retaining natural protein and mineral profile, with added sweetening for confectionery use. It is classified under tariff item 0404.90.10 as a natural whey constituent product.

Low-Lactose MPC 55

Low-Lactose MPC 55 is a milk protein concentrate with 55% protein and reduced lactose content (below 20%), achieved through membrane processing. The process preserves the natural casein-to-whey ratio and mineral profile, making it a product of natural milk constituents. It falls under tariff item 0404.90.10 as it is not classified as modified whey, and qualifies for the within access commitment.

Milk Protein Concentrate 40% MPC-40

Milk Protein Concentrate 40% MPC-40 is a milk protein concentrate containing 40% protein (casein plus lactalbumin), produced from a blend of skim milk and whey but principally consisting of natural milk constituents. It is not modified whey and retains the natural balance of milk proteins. It is classified under tariff item 0404.90.10 as a product of natural milk constituents, within access commitment.