Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter; products consisting of natural milk constituents, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, not elsewhere specified or included: > Whey and modified whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter: > Modified whey: > Other: > Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 0404.10.08.00
Modified Whey Protein Concentrate 50% GN15
This modified whey protein concentrate has 50% protein content by weight, achieved by partial removal of lactose and minerals from whey, meeting the subheading 0404.10 definition of modified whey. It is imported under General Note 15 provisions for preferential tariff treatment from designated countries. Commonly used in sports nutrition and food manufacturing.
Deminalized Whey Powder GN15
Deminalized whey powder has had most minerals removed through ion exchange, qualifying as modified whey under 0404.10. Entered pursuant to General Note 15 for reduced duties from qualifying countries. Used in infant formula and bakery applications.
Lactose-Reduced Whey Concentrate GN15
Whey concentrate with lactose content reduced by 60% through filtration processes, qualifying as modified whey per subheading note. Imported under GN15 provisions from preferential trade partners. Essential ingredient in low-carb protein supplements.
Whey Protein Blend with Added Milk Protein GN15
Modified whey created by blending natural whey with added milk proteins, meeting modified whey definition through constituent addition. Qualifies for GN15 preferential treatment. Used in premium protein beverage formulations.
Ion-Exchanged Whey Isolate GN15
Whey processed through ion-exchange to selectively remove minerals and achieve specific ion balance, qualifying as modified whey. Entered under General Note 15 for eligible countries. Critical for medical nutrition products.
Fortified Whey with Added Whey Proteins GN15
Natural whey fortified by adding concentrated whey proteins, qualifying as modified whey through constituent addition per subheading note. GN15 import eligibility. Used in high-protein dairy beverages.
Partial Lactose Hydrolyzed Whey GN15
Whey with partial enzymatic hydrolysis of lactose into simpler sugars, technically modified through constituent alteration. Qualifies for GN15 preferential duties. Used in lactose-sensitive nutritional products.
Acid-Modified Whey Powder GN15
Whey powder produced by acid precipitation of proteins creating modified whey characteristics. Imported pursuant to GN15 provisions. Used in processed cheese manufacturing.
Electrodialysis Treated Whey GN15
Whey processed via electrodialysis to selectively remove charged minerals and salts, qualifying as modified whey. GN15 preferential tariff treatment applies. Used in pharmaceutical-grade nutritionals.
Microfiltered Whey Protein GN15
Whey proteins concentrated through microfiltration removing smaller whey fractions, creating modified whey composition. Qualifies under GN15 for reduced duties. Premium ingredient for clean-label products.