Dried Whey Powder for Livestock Feed
Dried whey powder produced by spray-drying liquid whey from cheese production, used primarily as a protein supplement in animal feed formulations. It falls under HTS 0404.10.50 as dried whey entered under the quota in additional U.S. note 12, which limits imports of dried whey to 296,000 kg annually requiring USDA licenses. Meets chapter requirements as natural whey concentrate without exceeding lactose thresholds for reclassification.
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If not entered pursuant to U.S. note 12 quota
Dried whey outside quota provisions falls under general 0404.10.10 without license requirements but may face different duties.
If processed into formulated animal feed
Mixed or pelleted with other ingredients for animal consumption shifts to Chapter 23 preparations for animal feed.
If over 95% lactose content on dry matter basis
Chapter note excludes high-lactose whey products from Chapter 4, classifying them as lactose under heading 1702.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA import license before shipment as required by additional U.S. note 12; verify product not from Mexico (prohibited); ensure documentation proves whey origin and dryness for quota eligibility
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