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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China13%+35.0%48%
🇲🇽Mexico13%+10.0%23%
🇨🇦Canada13%+10.0%23%
🇩🇪Germany13%+10.0%23%
🇯🇵Japan13%+10.0%23%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0404.10Same rate: 48%

If unmodified natural whey

Whey without constituent modification (no removal/addition of lactose, proteins, or minerals) falls under unmodified whey subheading

3502.20.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 48%

If protein concentration >80%

Chapter note excludes whey protein concentrates over 80% protein from Chapter 4 into albumin heading

0404.90Lower: 18.5% vs 48%

If classified as other dairy products nesoi

Products not fitting precise whey definitions may fall into residual dairy constituents category

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide laboratory analysis confirming mineral reduction levels

Check calendar year quota availability under US additional notes

Maintain records proving modification process meets subheading definition

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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.

Lactose-Reduced Whey Concentrate GN15

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Whey Protein Blend with Added Milk Protein GN15

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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.