Fortified Whey Powder with Milk Constituents from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document natural vs synthetic additions to maintain Chapter 4 status; infant formula end-use documentation; strict quota licensing