Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Hydrolysate Powder from China
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.
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
• Provide hydrolysis process validation showing no constituent removal; dual USDA/FDA clearance often required
• Small annual quota share means early license application critical