Dried Whey Powder for Livestock Feed from Japan
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.
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 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