Acid Whey Powder for Confectionery from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
34.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document acid whey origin from cheese production; test pH to distinguish from sweet whey
• Quota license processing takes 2-4 weeks; plan accordingly