Whey Protein Hydrolysate Powder from Japan

Hydrolyzed whey where proteins are partially broken down enzymatically and lactose partially removed, yielding peptides for better digestibility in medical nutrition. Falls under 0404.10.15.00 as modified whey due to constituent removal and modification, provided it doesn't qualify for albumin exclusion.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

18.5%

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

Import Tips

FDA prior notice required for food facility imports; provide hydrolysis specs and protein content certification; watch for TRQ (tariff-rate quota) exhaustion on dairy products