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Lactose-Reduced Dried Whey from Japan

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.

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

Lab certificates must specify % lactose removed vs. remaining to prove <95% threshold

FDA prior notice required 72 hours pre-arrival with detailed composition