Lactose-Reduced Whey Powder for Chocolate from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
34.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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