Lactose-Reduced Whey Powder 20% Protein from Germany
Whey powder partially demineralized and with reduced lactose content but retaining natural whey proteins at around 20% by weight. It qualifies for HTS 0404.90.70.00 as unmodified natural whey constituents, not meeting the 'modified whey' criteria of 0404.10.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document exact lactose removal percentage to prove it doesn't qualify as modified whey requiring different treatment
• Comply with dairy import quotas; apply for licenses via USDA's import licensing system
• Test for microbial contamination per FDA dairy import standards