Whey Protein Isolate Powder from China

A highly refined whey protein isolate containing over 90% protein by weight, used primarily as a dietary supplement for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. It falls under HTS 0404.90.50.00 as a whey-derived product consisting of natural milk constituents (whey proteins), not modified by removal of lactose or minerals to meet 0404.10 criteria, and subject to Chapter 4 quota limitations in Additional U.S. Note 1. The product is dry powder form with minimal added sugars.

Duty Rate — China → United States

26%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Obtain import license from USDA as this falls under Additional U.S

Note 1 quota (max 4,105,000 kg/year); provide lab analysis confirming whey protein content and natural milk constituent status; avoid misclassification as modified whey (0404.10) which requires proof of lactose/protein removal