Other

Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter; products consisting of natural milk constituents, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, not elsewhere specified or included: > Whey and modified whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter: > Other: > Dried: > Described in additional U.S. note 12 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions > Other

Duty Rate (from China)

35%
MFN Base RateFree

Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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)

Total Effective Rate35%

Products classified under HTS 0404.10.50.90

Dried Whey Powder for Animal Feed

Dried whey powder produced from cow's milk whey, concentrated and dried without modification beyond concentration, containing less than 95% lactose on dry matter basis. It falls under HTS 0404.10.50.90 as dried whey entered pursuant to additional U.S. note 12 quota provisions, used primarily in livestock feed formulations. This product meets chapter requirements excluding high-lactose or albumin products.

Sweet Dried Whey with Added Sucrose

Dried whey with added sugar (sucrose) for use in bakery products and confectionery, produced by spray-drying sweetened liquid whey. Classified under HTS 0404.10.50.90 as dried whey containing added sweetening matter pursuant to quota provisions. Meets definition excluding modified whey where constituents were removed.

Concentrated Dried Whey 35% Protein

Spray-dried whey concentrate with 35% protein content, used in sports nutrition shakes and protein bars, produced by partial concentration before drying. Falls under 0404.10.50.90 as non-modified dried whey under quota provisions, below thresholds for protein concentrates or cheese classification.

Demilactosed Whey Powder Derivative

Dried whey from which most lactose has been removed, retaining whey proteins and minerals for use in low-carb nutrition products. While technically modified, classified under 0404.10.50.90 quota when entered per note 12 provisions, distinguishing from pure 0404.10.10 modified whey.

Dried Whey for Ice Cream Manufacturing

Food-grade dried whey powder standardized for ice cream production, providing sweetness and body without modification of natural constituents. HTS 0404.10.50.90 applies to this dried whey product entered under quota, used as dairy ingredient in frozen desserts.

Organic Dried Whey Powder

Certified organic dried whey from organic milk production, spray-dried without additives, used in organic bakery and nutrition products. Classified HTS 0404.10.50.90 under quota when organic certification verifies natural whey processing without modification.

Whey Powder for Beverage Emulsification

Dried whey selected for emulsification properties in protein beverages and shakes, natural composition without constituent modification. HTS 0404.10.50.90 covers this functional dairy ingredient under quota provisions for dried whey.

Lactose-Reduced Dried Whey

Dried whey processed to reduce lactose content for lactose-intolerant applications while retaining protein profile, entered under quota. Classified 0404.10.50.90 distinguishing from fully modified whey, meeting natural constituent requirements.

Dried Whey for Chocolate Production

Sweetened dried whey standardized for milk chocolate manufacturing, providing dairy solids and sweetness. HTS 0404.10.50.90 applies to this quota-entered product meeting natural whey criteria for confectionery use.

Functional Whey Protein Fraction 50%

Dried whey fraction enriched to 50% protein through natural fractionation (not extraction), for sports supplements. Classified 0404.10.50.90 under quota as it doesn't meet modified whey or high-protein exclusion thresholds.