Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
Whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter; products consisting of natural milk constituents, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, not elsewhere specified or included: > Other: > Other: > Dairy products described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4: > Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 0404.90.28.00
Whey Protein Isolate Powder
A highly refined whey protein isolate with at least 90% protein content by weight of dry matter, used primarily for sports nutrition and bodybuilding supplements. It falls under HTS 0404.90.28.00 as a natural whey constituent product described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4, entered under general note 15 quota provisions for dairy products. This classification applies to whey powders not qualifying as modified whey or high-lactose products excluded to other headings.
Sweetened Whey Powder for Ice Cream
Dehydrated whey with added sugar containing 60-70% whey solids, standardized for ice cream manufacturing as a milk solids replacement. Classified under HTS 0404.90.28.00 as it contains natural whey constituents with added sweetening matter, entered pursuant to general note 15 dairy quota provisions in additional U.S. note 1.
Milk Protein Concentrate 40% MPC-40
Milk protein concentrate containing 40% protein (casein plus lactalbumin) by weight, produced from skim milk and whey blend but principally natural milk constituents. HTS 0404.90.28.00 applies as described in additional U.S. note 1 (40%+ protein definition in note 8) and entered under general note 15 provisions for quota dairy products.
Lactose-Reduced Whey Permeate Powder
Whey permeate with partial lactose removal but retaining natural whey mineral profile, used in bakery formulations. Falls under HTS 0404.90.28.00 as natural whey constituent product (not fully qualifying as 'modified whey' per subheading note) entered pursuant to general note 15 quota.
Deminerallized Whey Powder 35% Minerals Removed
Sweet whey powder processed to remove 35% of natural minerals while retaining protein and lactose profile, used in infant formula base. HTS 0404.90.28.00 classification as natural whey product entered under general note 15, not meeting full 'modified whey' threshold.
Whey Protein Concentrate 34% WPC-34
Whey protein concentrate standardized at 34% protein content with balanced lactose and minerals, used in protein bars and beverages. Classified HTS 0404.90.28.00 as natural whey constituent product under additional U.S. note 1, general note 15 entry.
Acid Whey Powder for Confectionery
Powdered acid whey from cottage cheese production with characteristic low pH and mineral profile, used in chocolate and candy production. HTS 0404.90.28.00 as natural whey product described in additional U.S. note 1, pursuant to general note 15.
Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Hydrolysate Powder
Enzymatically hydrolyzed whey protein for improved digestibility in medical nutrition products. Remains classified HTS 0404.90.28.00 as natural whey constituent (hydrolysis doesn't remove constituents per subheading note), entered general note 15.
Sweet Dairy Whey Blend 50/50 Skim:Whey
Blend of 50% sweet whey and 50% nonfat dry milk standardized for consistent dairy solids in processed cheese. HTS 0404.90.28.00 as natural milk constituents product under additional U.S. note 1, general note 15 provisions.
Whey Mineral Concentrate WMC-50
Concentrated natural whey minerals (50% mineral content) used for fortification in dairy beverages. Classified HTS 0404.90.28.00 as natural whey constituent product, general note 15 entry.