Whey Protein Isolate Powder from China
A highly refined whey protein isolate with at least 90% protein content by weight of dry matter, used primarily for sports nutrition and bodybuilding supplements. It falls under HTS 0404.90.28.00 as a natural whey constituent product described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4, entered under general note 15 quota provisions for dairy products. This classification applies to whey powders not qualifying as modified whey or high-lactose products excluded to other headings.
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
• Obtain USDA import license required for general note 15 quota entries; verify product fits additional U.S. note 1 description to avoid reclassification
• Provide lab analysis confirming whey origin and composition; watch annual quota exhaustion typically by Q3