Fluid
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: > Other: > Fluid
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 0404.10.20.00
Liquid Whey Concentrate 12% Solids
Fluid whey concentrate with 12% total solids, obtained by partial evaporation of fresh whey from cheese production, containing natural lactose, proteins, and minerals. Classified under HTS 0404.10.20.00 as fluid whey not modified per subheading note (no removal or addition of constituents). Used primarily in beverage and bakery formulations.
Sweet Dairy Whey Liquid 9% Solids
Unmodified liquid sweet whey from cheddar cheese production with approximately 9% solids, retaining natural whey proteins, lactose, and minerals. Meets HTS 0404.10.20.00 as fluid, non-modified whey suitable for animal feed and human food applications.
Fluid Whey Protein Blend 15% Solids
Liquid whey blend from mixed cheese production with 15% total solids, natural composition without constituent modification. HTS 0404.10.20.00 applies as unmodified fluid whey used in sports nutrition drinks and protein fortification.
Acid Liquid Whey 8% Solids
Fluid acid whey from cottage cheese production with 8% solids content, natural composition meeting unmodified fluid whey criteria of HTS 0404.10.20.00. Commonly used in bakery fermentation and lactic acid production.
Pasteurized Fluid Whey 10% TS
Heat-pasteurized liquid whey standardized to 10% total solids from rennet cheese production, retaining natural constituents. Classifies under 0404.10.20.00 as fluid, unmodified whey for direct food ingredient use.
Delactosed Permeate Liquid
Fluid whey permeate produced by ultrafiltration removing >95% lactose, retaining minerals and residual proteins. While processed, classifies under 0404.10.20.00 as fluid whey product if not meeting full modified whey criteria.
Whey Mineral Concentrate Fluid
Liquid whey with concentrated natural minerals via nanofiltration, 12% solids primarily ash content. HTS 0404.10.20.00 as fluid whey product not fully qualifying as modified under subheading definition.
Sweet Whey Evaporator Feed 14% Solids
Pre-evaporated sweet whey liquor at 14% solids for further processing, natural composition from mozzarella production. Fluid state qualifies for HTS 0404.10.20.00 as non-modified whey intermediate.
Raw Unpasteurized Fluid Whey
Fresh unpasteurized liquid whey direct from cheese vat, 6.5% natural solids content. Classifies HTS 0404.10.20.00 as unmodified fluid whey requiring immediate cold storage.
Whey for Ice Cream Base Liquid
Fluid whey standardized to 11% solids specifically for ice cream formulation, natural milk constituents preserved. HTS 0404.10.20.00 as fluid whey product for frozen dessert manufacturing.
High-Protein Fluid Whey Ultrafiltered
UF retentate liquid whey with concentrated proteins (18% solids), natural minerals/lactose balance maintained. Borderline modified whey classifying under 0404.10.20.00 fluid due to fluid state.
Bakery Grade Liquid Whey 13% Solids
Fluid whey adjusted to 13% solids for commercial bakery bread production, unmodified natural whey constituents. HTS 0404.10.20.00 classification for food ingredient use.
Sports Drink Whey Base Fluid
Liquid whey concentrate 12.5% solids formulated as carbohydrate/protein base for isotonic sports beverages. Natural whey qualifies under HTS 0404.10.20.00 prior to final drink formulation.
Infant Formula Whey Component Liquid
Fluid demineralized whey partial (40% mineral reduction) at 10% solids for infant formula production. Classifies HTS 0404.10.20.00 as fluid whey meeting food safety standards for sensitive applications.
Industrial Fermentation Whey Fluid
Liquid whey 9% solids supplied for pharmaceutical/nutraceutical fermentation media, natural unaltered composition. HTS 0404.10.20.00 as fluid whey for industrial biotechnology applications.