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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.

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

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Alternative Classifications

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

0404.10.21Lower: Free vs 11%

If the hydrolyzed whey is in powdered form and within the access commitment

Powdered whey products with quota access are classified under this item.

0404.10.22Higher: 208% vs 11%

If the hydrolyzed whey is in powdered form and over the access commitment

Over-access imports of powdered whey are classified here with higher duty rates.

1702.19.00Lower: 6% vs 11%

If the product contains more than 95% lactose by weight on a dry matter basis

Products with very high lactose content are excluded from Chapter 4 and classified in Chapter 17.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document the enzymatic hydrolysis process to demonstrate modification of whey constituents

• Check if the product qualifies for preferential duty rates under trade agreements by providing a valid certificate of origin

• If the product is in powder form, confirm whether it falls under the tariff rate quota for powdered whey

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