0404.90.50.00/Whey Protein Isolate Powder/Japan

Whey Protein Isolate Powder from Japan

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 — 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

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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