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
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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