Fat-Free Milk Protein Powder from China

High-protein fat-free milk powder (<1.5% fat) standardized for 40%+ protein content, used in protein bars and sports nutrition. Falls under HTS 0402.10.50.00 as low-fat milk powder not qualifying as MPC under 0404.90. Meets Chapter 4 concentration definitions.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Differentiate from milk protein concentrate (MPC) requiring 40%+ total protein under 0404.90.10 documentation

Provide solubility index and dispersibility tests for quality verification

Ensure no added soy/other proteins to maintain pure milk classification