Dried Whey Powder for Animal Feed from Japan
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.
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 required for quantities under note 12; verify whey protein <80% dry matter to avoid 3502 reclassification; declare exact moisture and lactose content on entry documents