Acid Whey Powder for Animal Feed
Dried acid whey from cheese production, containing natural whey components with elevated lactic acid, used primarily in animal nutrition. HTS 0404.90.70.00 covers this as unmodified whey not concentrated beyond drying or sweetened.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into formulated animal feed ingredient
Further processing for feed use moves to Chapter 23 preparations.
If demineralized during processing
Mineral removal constitutes 'modified whey' under 0404.10 note.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include cheese production process documentation proving acid whey origin
• Animal feed imports need FDA facility registration and may require feed license
• Lower duties possible but quotas apply; monitor annual limits
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