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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If whey protein concentrate >40% protein
Milk protein concentrates meeting US note definition classify under specific subheading.
If further processed into food preparation with flavorings/additives
Products where whey is minor component or heavily processed move to food preparations.
If >80% whey proteins by dry weight
Chapter note excludes high-protein whey concentrates as albumins from Chapter 4.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare exact sugar content; added sweetening permitted but cannot alter to modified whey classification
• Monitor annual quota (296,000 kg for 0404.10 incl. this subheading); Mexican origin prohibited
• Include Certificate of Origin and milk source verification to avoid Section 232/301 tariffs
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%.
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.
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.