Lactose-Reduced Whey Powder 20% Protein from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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