Bulk Lactose for Confectionery from China
Coarse lactose crystals for hard candy production, providing structure without sweetness dominance. Under HTS 1702.19.00.00 as other solid lactose, bulk industrial form per US notes excluding retail packs. High purity avoids syrup headings.
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
• Specify industrial end-use in entry summary for quota relief
• Test for invisible microcrystals to differentiate from 1701.13