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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document natural vs synthetic additions to maintain Chapter 4 status; infant formula end-use documentation; strict quota licensing