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Spray-Dried Lactose 99.5% Purity from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

16.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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