Lactose-Reduced Whey Powder for Chocolate

Whey powder processed to reduce lactose while retaining natural protein and mineral profile, with added sweetening for confectionery use. Enters under HTS 0404.90.30.00 as specified in U.S. note 10 quota for note 1 dairy products. Distinction from modified whey maintained by balanced constituent retention.

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.

0404.10.20.00Higher: 35% vs 32%

If significant protein concentration applied

Whey with concentrated or removed proteins classified as modified under 0404.10

1806.90.45.00Lower: 21% vs 32%

If sold as chocolate ingredient mixture

Mixed with cocoa preparations shifts to chapter 18 subheading

2106.90.85.00Lower: 27.5% vs 32%

If blended with non-dairy sweeteners

Food preparations not purely milk constituents go to miscellaneous chapter 21

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide lab analysis proving lactose reduction doesn't qualify as modified whey; track quota usage across all note 1 products; ensure country of origin eligibility excluding Mexico

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