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.

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.

3502.20.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If whey protein exceeds 80% dry matter

Chapter excludes high whey protein concentrates to heading 3502 albumins

0404.90.10.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If complete milk protein >=40% by weight

U.S. note defines milk protein concentrate (casein+lactalbumin) >=40% to 0404.90.10

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 35%

If imported specifically as pig/swine feed

Dried whey prepared expressly for swine classified separately in animal feeds

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide lab analysis showing protein 30-40% range; comply with FDA food facility registration; monitor quota availability through USDA Foreign Agricultural Service

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