Infant Formula Grade Lactose

Highly refined lactose powder ≥99% anhydrous for infant formula production, free from allergens and pathogens. Solid form meeting strict pediatric standards. Falls under HTS 1702.11.00.00 due to exceptional purity.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.4%+17.5%23.9%
🇲🇽Mexico6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇨🇦Canada6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇩🇪Germany6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇯🇵Japan6.4%+10.0%16.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1901.10Lower: 16.4% vs 23.9%

If in retail-ready infant formula

Complete infant formulas classify under Chapter 19 food preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

FDA prior notice mandatory; include infant formula end-use declaration

Test for melamine and heavy metals per infant food regulations

Bulk import only; finished formulas classify differently

Related Products under HTS 1702.11.00.00

Pharmaceutical Grade Lactose Monohydrate USP

Highly purified lactose monohydrate powder meeting USP standards, containing 99% or more anhydrous lactose on a dry matter basis. Used as a filler and diluent in tablet manufacturing for pharmaceuticals. Classified under HTS 1702.11.00.00 due to its high lactose purity in solid form.

Edible Lactose Powder 99% Anhydrous

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.

Chemically Pure Lactose NF Grade

National Formulary (NF) grade lactose in crystalline powder form, exceeding 99% anhydrous lactose by dry weight. Primarily used in nutraceutical tablets and as a carrier in dry mixes. HTS 1702.11.00.00 applies to chemically pure, high-concentration lactose solids.

Spray-Dried Lactose 99.5% Purity

Spray-dried whey lactose achieving 99.5% anhydrous lactose content on dry basis, in fine powder for instant solubility. Used in confectionery and dry beverage mixes. Meets criteria for HTS 1702.11.00.00 as high-purity solid lactose.

Alpha Lactose Monohydrate EP Grade

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) compliant alpha lactose monohydrate powder with ≥99% anhydrous lactose dry matter content. Essential excipient for European-sourced pharmaceuticals. Classified in HTS 1702.11.00.00 for pure lactose solids.

Beta Lactose Anhydrous Powder

Pure beta lactose anhydrous crystalline powder containing over 99% lactose by dry weight, less hygroscopic for stable formulations. Used in chewable tablets and effervescent products. HTS 1702.11.00.00 for anhydrous lactose purity.