High-Mineral Dried Whey for Sports Drinks
Dried whey retaining high mineral content from cheese processing, used in electrolyte sports drink powders. HTS 0404.10.50 via U.S. note 12 quota for licensed dried whey imports. Natural whey without disqualifying modifications.
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If mixed into finished sports drink powder
Blended with flavors/sugars becomes food preparation under 2106.90.
If as other natural milk constituents
High-mineral whey may classify under 0404.90 NES if not purely whey.
If isolated mineral salts extracted
Purified calcium/phosphate from whey minerals shift to Chapter 28 chemicals.
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• Analyze mineral profile for entry validation; secure license confirming quota space; FDA prior notice for beverage ingredients
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