Galacto-Oligosaccharide Lactose Powder

Prebiotic GOS powder from lactose enzymatic conversion, used in infant nutrition for gut health. Still classifies under HTS 1702.19.00.00 as modified lactose sugar in solid form, not exceeding non-sugar solids limit of heading 1703. Meets purity for other sugars.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.4%+17.5%23.9%
🇲🇽Mexico6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇨🇦Canada6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇩🇪Germany6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇯🇵Japan6.4%+10.0%16.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1703.90Lower: 10% vs 23.9%

If >6% non-sugar solids

High impurity molasses-like products shift per US note.

2106.90.99Lower: 13.9% vs 23.9%

If infant formula preparations

Ready-to-use formulas with >10% sugar classify as foods.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Analyze soluble non-sugar solids (<6%) to confirm 1703 exclusion

Include nutritional breakdown for FDA infant formula filings

Quota-check as lactose-derived despite prebiotic function

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Pure Maltose Powder

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