Spray-Dried Lactose 99.5% Purity from Japan
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 — 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
• 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