Deminalized Dried Whey Powder from China
Modified dried whey with partial minerals removed through ion exchange, used in protein beverages and bakery. HTS 0404.10.50.10 applies as 'modified whey' per subheading note, dried form under quota with license requirement. Remains natural whey constituent product of Chapter 4.
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
• Document mineral removal process to prove 'modified whey' status; apply for license early due to quota limits; test for compliance with maximum allowable lactose/mineral specs; ensure not >95% lactose