Vital Proteins Whey Protein Concentrate
This is a pasture-raised whey protein concentrate at 80% protein purity, minimally processed. The concentration process partially removes lactose and minerals, concentrating the protein, which qualifies it as modified whey under subheading 0404.10. It falls under the over access commitment tariff item as it exceeds the within-access commitment quantity.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 208% | — | 208% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 208% | — | 208% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 208% | +50.0% | 258% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 208% | — | 208% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 208% | — | 208% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the import quantity is within the access commitment
This sibling item applies to powdered whey within the access commitment, with a different duty rate.
If the product is specifically a whey protein concentrate
This item covers whey protein concentrate, which may be more specific if the product meets its definition.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the concentration process and protein content to support classification as modified whey
• Check if the over access commitment rate applies based on your quota usage
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing protein content on a dry matter basis
Related Products under Tariff item 0404.10.22
Acid-Modified Whey Powder GN15
This is a whey powder produced by acid precipitation of proteins, creating modified whey characteristics. The acid treatment modifies the whey constituents, qualifying it as modified whey under subheading 0404.10. This product is imported under the over access commitment tariff item as it exceeds the within-access commitment quantity.
Bulk Supplements Whey Protein Concentrate 80%
This is a whey protein concentrate standardized at 80% protein by dry weight, produced by ultrafiltration of sweet whey. The ultrafiltration process partially removes lactose and minerals, concentrating the protein, which qualifies it as modified whey under subheading 0404.10. This product is imported under the over access commitment tariff item as it exceeds the within-access commitment quantity.
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. The removal of minerals modifies the whey constituents. This product is imported under the over access commitment tariff item as it exceeds the within-access commitment quantity.
Dymatize ISO100 Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Isolate Concentrate
This is a hydrolyzed whey protein concentrate with a minimum 80% protein content, processed to enhance absorption by partially breaking down proteins. The hydrolysis and concentration processes modify the whey constituents, qualifying it as modified whey under subheading 0404.10. It falls under the over access commitment tariff item as it exceeds the within-access commitment quantity.
Electrodialysis Treated Whey GN15
This is whey processed via electrodialysis to selectively remove charged minerals and salts, qualifying as modified whey under subheading 0404.10. The electrodialysis process modifies the whey constituents by removing minerals. This product is imported under the over access commitment tariff item as it exceeds the within-access commitment quantity.
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. The addition of whey proteins modifies the whey constituents. This product is imported under the over access commitment tariff item as it exceeds the within-access commitment quantity.