Galacto-Oligosaccharide Lactose Powder from China
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.
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
• 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