Whey Protein Isolate Powder from China
A highly refined whey protein powder with at least 90% protein content by weight, obtained by removing lactose, minerals, and other non-protein components from whey. It falls under HTS 0404.90.70.00 as a natural milk constituent product (whey protein concentrate/isolate) not elsewhere specified, distinct from modified whey in 0404.10 or high-lactose products in 1702.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify protein content exceeds 40% by dry weight to avoid reclassification as modified whey (0404.10); obtain lab analysis certificates
• Check for USDA import licenses if entering under quota-limited subheadings; products from Mexico are prohibited
• Ensure FDA prior notice filing and compliance with protein supplement labeling under 21 CFR 101