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Whey Mineral Concentrate with Sugar for Processed Cheese

Whey-derived mineral concentrate with added sugar used in processed cheese manufacture. Falls under HTS 0404.90.30.00 quota (U.S. note 10) for note 1 dairy products. Natural constituent profile maintained for chapter 4 classification.

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.

0404.10Lower: 18.5% vs 32%

If produced by ion-exchange demineralization

Demineralized whey specifically defined as modified under subheading note

2836.50.00.00Higher: 35% vs 32%

If isolated mineral salts extracted

Pure mineral salts from whey go to inorganic chemicals chapter 28

3824Lower: 15% vs 32%

If industrial chemical preparations

Chemical industry uses classified outside food chapters

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide mineral content certificate avoiding demineralized classification; ensure entry before quota exhaustion; document industrial end-use clearly

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