Deminerallized Whey Powder 35% Minerals Removed from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
32%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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)
Import Tips
• Maintain processing records showing <50% constituent modification to avoid 0404.10 reclassification; comply with FDA infant formula regulations if applicable
• Secure quota early due to infant formula industry demand