Fortified Whey Powder with Milk Constituents from China
Whey powder blended with added natural milk proteins/minerals from milk, enhancing nutritional profile for infant formula base. HTS 0404.90.50.00 as product consisting of natural milk constituents per heading scope, quota-restricted. Addition doesn't qualify as 'modified whey' under strict definition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.5%
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
• Document natural vs synthetic additions to maintain Chapter 4 status; infant formula end-use documentation; strict quota licensing