Whey Permeate with Sugar for Beverage Emulsifier from China
Whey permeate (lactose-rich fraction) with added sweetening matter used as emulsifier in dairy beverages. Classified HTS 0404.90.30.00 under U.S. note 10 quota as natural milk constituent product from note 1. Excludes high-lactose products over 95% threshold.
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
• Test for lactose content below 95% to remain in chapter 4; secure license before shipment; monitor aggregate quota across all eligible dairy products