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0404.90.70.00/Acid Whey Powder for Animal Feed/Japan

Acid Whey Powder for Animal Feed from Japan

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.

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
PGA flags (3)Show detailsAM7USDA AMSMay be requiredAQ1USDA APHISMay be requiredFD3FDAMay be required
  • AM7

    USDA AMS · May be required

    USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service

    USDA/agriculture marketing service data related to organics may be required

    Licenses & permits (2)
    • NOP Import Certificate from the exporter's accredited certifier (Organic INTEGRITY), filed in ACE for each organic shipment source
    • Importer handling organic products must hold USDA organic certification unless exempt source
  • AQ1

    USDA APHIS · May be required

    USDA/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    APHIS data may be required

    Licenses & permits (4)
    • APHIS PPQ import permit via eFile for regulated plants, plant products, plant pests or soil; check ACIR for conditions source
    • Fresh fruits and vegetables imported under an APHIS permit and its conditions (7 CFR 319.56-3) source
    • APHIS VS import permit (VS 16-3 application in eFile) for regulated animal products, organisms and vectors source
    • Live animals and germplasm: APHIS VS import requirements and permit by species source
  • FD3

    FDA · May be required

    Food and Drug Administration

    FDA prior notice data may be required 801(m)

    Licenses & permits (3)
    • FDA prior notice for food shipments, filed via ACE or FDA PNSI before arrival source
    • FDA food facility registration for facilities that make, process, pack or hold the food source
    • FDA entry data in ACE with affirmation of compliance codes (registration, listing, approval numbers) source

CBP HTS reference file, Nov 9, 2026 · licenses and permits are the usual requirements for that agency program; confirm with the agency for your product

AD/CVD cases

No active AD/CVD case lists this HTS number.

CBP AD/CVD case reference, Nov 10, 2026 · Federal Register checked Nov 10, 2026

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Import Tips

• 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