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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If >95% lactose anhydrous basis
Lactose-dominant products excluded from Chapter 4 per chapter note
If primarily mineral salts
Mineral-concentrated whey classified as phosphates/carbondates
If with added food compounds
Compound food preparations exceed pure whey scope
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide ultrafiltration membrane specs and lactose analysis (<5%); distinguish from 0404.10.10 via constituent addition status; refrigerated transport mandatory
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Acid Liquid Whey 8% Solids
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Pasteurized Fluid Whey 10% TS
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Whey Mineral Concentrate Fluid
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