Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Protein Powder from China
This whey protein concentrate powder contains over 80% whey protein by weight on a dry matter basis, derived from whey with proteins concentrated through filtration processes. It falls under HTS 0404.10.05.00 as a whey protein concentrate, meeting the definition of modified whey where whey proteins have been concentrated by removing other constituents like lactose. Used primarily by athletes for muscle recovery.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.5%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license if subject to quota; provide lab analysis certifying >40% protein content; declare exact protein percentage on entry documents to avoid reclassification