Sweet Whey Powder for Animal Feed from China
Dried sweet whey powder produced from cheese-making, containing natural lactose, proteins, and minerals, primarily used in livestock feed formulations. Classified under HTS 0404.90.50.00 as unmodified whey product of natural milk constituents, subject to Chapter 4 quota restrictions despite feed end-use. Minimal processing beyond concentration and drying.
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
• Secure USDA import license under Additional U.S
• Note 1 quota even for animal feed use; provide certificate of analysis showing natural whey composition without modification; declare end-use as feed to avoid higher food-grade tariffs but quota still applies