Lactose-Reduced Dried Whey from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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