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
Rate breakdown
PGA flags (3)Show detailsHide 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
- 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)
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
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