Galacto-Oligosaccharide Lactose Powder from Japan
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 — 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
• 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