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
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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