Milk Protein Concentrate 40% MPC-40

Milk protein concentrate containing 40% protein (casein plus lactalbumin) by weight, produced from skim milk and whey blend but principally natural milk constituents. HTS 0404.90.28.00 applies as described in additional U.S. note 1 (40%+ protein definition in note 8) and entered under general note 15 provisions for quota dairy products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.5%+17.5%32%
🇲🇽Mexico14.5%+10.0%24.5%
🇨🇦Canada14.5%+10.0%24.5%
🇩🇪Germany14.5%+10.0%24.5%
🇯🇵Japan14.5%+10.0%24.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0404.90.10Lower: 17.5% vs 32%

If entered under milk protein concentrate specific quota

MPC ≥40% protein has dedicated subheading 0404.90.10 outside general note 15 provisions

3501.90Lower: 16% vs 32%

If casein-dominant (>80% casein content)

Caseinates and high-casein concentrates classified as casein products in heading 3501

0406.90.95Lower: 27.5% vs 32%

If meets cheese concentration criteria (5%+ milkfat, 70-85% dry matter)

Concentrated whey-milk blends meeting specific fat/dry matter specs classified as cheese per chapter note

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide certificate of analysis verifying minimum 40% protein content per U.S. note 8 definition; ensure origin documentation excludes Mexico per quota restrictions

Monitor shared quota with 25+ other dairy subheadings

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