Whey Protein Isolate Powder from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
24.5%
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
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