Edible Lactose Powder 99% Anhydrous from Japan
Food-grade lactose powder with 99% or more anhydrous lactose content on dry matter basis, used in infant formula and bakery products. Sourced from whey processing in solid crystalline form. Fits HTS 1702.11.00.00 for high-purity lactose in solid form without additives.
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
• Ensure lab certification of lactose purity calculated on dry matter to prevent reclassification
• Label as 'not for retail sale' if bulk packed to avoid Chapter 17 U.S. note exclusions
• Check for sugar content quotas if any beet/cane sugars are inadvertently mixed