Sweet Dairy Whey Powder Unsweetened from Japan
Spray-dried sweet whey from cheddar cheese production without added sugar, retaining natural whey proteins, lactose, and minerals. Properly classified under HTS 0404.90.70.00 as basic whey product not modified or elsewhere specified.
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
Import Tips
• Distinguish from sweet whey with added sugar (different subheadings)
• USDA dairy import license mandatory under quota system
• Batch testing for antibiotics required per FDA import alerts