Whey Protein Isolate Powder from Germany
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 — Germany → 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
• 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