Spray-Dried Lactose 99.5% Purity from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Document spray-drying process to prove anhydrous lactose equivalence
• Avoid retail-ready packaging to prevent U.S. note exclusions on consumer-ready sugars
• Test for microbial contaminants per FDA import standards