0404.90.50.00/Sweet Whey Powder for Animal Feed/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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