New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China11%—11%
🇲🇽Mexico11%—11%
🇺🇸United States11%+50.0%61%
🇩🇪Germany11%—11%
🇯🇵Japan11%—11%

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0404.10.21Lower: Free vs 11%

If the product is in powder form and meets within access commitment criteria

Powdered whey is specifically listed under this item.

0404.10.22Higher: 208% vs 11%

If the product is in powder form and exceeds within access commitment

Over access commitment powdered whey is classified here.

0404.10.10Lower: Free vs 11%

If the product is a whey protein concentrate

Whey protein concentrate is classified under this item.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the product is labelled as unmodified fluid whey to support classification under this item

• Provide documentation on the production process and solids content for CBSA

• Verify whether a tariff rate quota applies, as imports without a quota allocation may face higher over access commitment rates

Related Products under Tariff item 0404.10.90

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.