Sweet Whey Powder for Animal Feed from Japan
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 — 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
• 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