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Edible Dried Whey for Confectionery Use from China

Food-grade spray-dried whey used as sweetener and bulking agent in chocolate and candy production. Classified in HTS 0404.10.50 under additional U.S. note 12 quota for dried whey imports requiring USDA oversight. Natural whey product meeting human consumption standards.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%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)

Import Tips

• Provide microbial and heavy metal certificates for food safety; apply for license confirming quota compliance; label accurately as 'whey powder' avoiding preparation claims