Low Heat Skim Milk Powder from China
Low-heat processed skim milk powder (<1.5% fat, scorched particles U<7.5mg/25g) for cheese making and cultured products. HTS 0402.10.50.00 'other' non-quota classification. Preserves natural whey proteins essential for cheese yield.
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
• Include U.S. or ADPI scorched particle analysis; low-heat critical for cheese applications
• Refrigerated container preferred; max 20°C to preserve protein functionality
• Certificate of whey protein nitrogen index (WPNI >6mg/g) verifies low-heat processing