Lactose-Reduced Dried Whey
Dried whey with partial lactose removal via chromatography, used in low-lactose formulations. Modified whey under 0404.10 per subheading note (lactose removed), not >95% lactose excluding it from Chapter 4.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If resulting product >95% anhydrous lactose on dry matter
Chapter exclusion sends high-lactose whey products to sugars heading.
If processed into cheese substitute meeting quota criteria
Certain whey-based cheese substitutes have separate quota subheadings.
If further processed with flavors for retail sale
Retail food products with whey as base ingredient reclassify.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Lab certificates must specify % lactose removed vs. remaining to prove <95% threshold
• FDA prior notice required 72 hours pre-arrival with detailed composition
Related Products under HTS 0404.10.90.00
Dried Whey Powder for Animal Feed
Dried whey powder produced from cow's milk whey, concentrated and spray-dried without modification, containing less than 70% lactose. Classified under HTS 0404.10.90.00 as dried whey (not modified) not elsewhere specified, distinct from whey protein concentrates or lactose products over 95%.
Sweet Dried Whey Powder
Sweet whey from cheese production, spray-dried with natural lactose content and trace added sugar for preservation. Falls under HTS 0404.10.90.00 as 'other' dried whey, not modified per subheading definition and not qualifying as cheese concentrate.
Acid Dried Whey Powder
Dried whey from acid coagulation cheese production (cottage cheese), higher protein than sweet whey. HTS 0404.10.90.00 as other dried whey, unmodified despite different protein profile from production method.
Partially Demineralized Whey Powder 35%
Spray-dried whey with 35% mineral reduction, retaining natural whey proteins and lactose balance. Modified whey per subheading note (minerals removed), imported dried under 0404.10.90.00.
Deminalized Dried Whey for Ice Cream
Dried whey with partial minerals removed during demineralization process, used in ice cream manufacturing. Classified as modified whey under 0404.10 (per subheading note allowing mineral removal) in 'other' dried form.