Liquid Whey Concentrate 12% Solids from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license due to dairy quotas in Chapter 4 US notes; verify fluid state and solids content via lab analysis; ensure refrigeration chain to maintain <60% water content