Chocolate Whey Protein Powder from China
Whey protein isolate from cows' milk flavored with cocoa, for sports nutrition. Classifies in HTS 1806.90.10.00 as Chapter 4 dairy (whey solids) in cocoa preparation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26%
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
• FDA registration and prior notice for protein powders as potential supplements
• Quantify whey as milk solids per statistical note for accurate stats
• Beware reclassification if protein purity exceeds dairy prep thresholds