Infant Formula Grade Lactose from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.4%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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