Dried Whey Powder for Infant Formula from Japan
Dried whey powder processed from cow's milk whey, concentrated and dried for use in infant formula production. It falls under HTS 0404.10.50.10 as dried whey entered pursuant to U.S. Note 12 quota provisions requiring an import license. Meets Chapter 4 definitions for whey products not elsewhere specified.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license before entry as required by Additional U.S
• Note 12; verify product not from Mexico (excluded from quota); provide lab analysis confirming whey composition and dryness