Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Hydrolysate Powder from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
14.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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