Sweetened Dried Whey for Ice Cream Mix

Dried whey with added sugar, spray-dried for incorporation into ice cream premixes and dairy desserts. Classified under HTS 0404.10.50.10 due to dried form, quota entry requirements, and import license mandate per U.S. Note 12. Contains natural whey constituents within Chapter 4 scope.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0404.10.20Same rate: 35%

If containing added milk or milkfat meeting cheese criteria

Whey concentrates with added milkfat meeting specific fat/dry matter criteria classify as cheese under 0406

2106.90.52Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If further processed with non-milk additives beyond sweetening

Significant modification replacing natural constituents moves product out of Chapter 4 to food preparations 2106

0403.90.41Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If classified as dried cream/whey blend under different quota

Alternative quota note 12 coverage for certain dried cream-whey mixtures under separate subheading

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm sugar content labeling for sweetened whey; secure import license from USDA prior to shipment; monitor annual quota status (max 296,000 kg total); avoid Mexican origin products

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