Lactose-Reduced Whey Permeate Powder from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document partial vs. complete lactose removal to justify natural constituent status; ensure processing records available for CBP review
• Quota tracking essential as permeate shares allocation with protein products