Milk Protein Powder Supplement

A powdered food preparation made from milk solids, flour, and malt extract, designed as a dietary supplement for athletes. It falls under HTS 1901.90.64.00 because it is described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4, incorporating cows' milk components beyond water, entered pursuant to its provisions, and not containing cocoa.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China16%+17.5%33.5%
🇲🇽Mexico16%+10.0%26%
🇨🇦Canada16%+10.0%26%
🇩🇪Germany16%+10.0%26%
🇯🇵Japan16%+10.0%26%

Alternative Classifications

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

2106.90.26.00Lower: 17.5% vs 33.5%

If marketed primarily as a dietary supplement rather than a flour-based preparation

Products with significant nutritional additives or positioned as supplements may shift to Chapter 21 food preparations nesoi.

0404.90Lower: 18.5% vs 33.5%

If consisting mainly of whey powder without substantial flour or malt extract

High whey content without 'food preparation' processing via flour/groats moves to dairy products of heading 0404.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify compliance with additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 by confirming kg cmsc (cows’ milk solids content) documentation

Provide detailed ingredient breakdown and milk solids analysis to avoid misclassification as general food prep under 1901.90

Ensure FDA prior notice and labeling for nutritional claims to prevent customs holds

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Infant Formula Base Powder

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Dairy Meal Replacement Shake Mix

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Casein Fortified Baking Mix

Baking mix fortified with casein from milk, flour, and starch for protein-enriched breads. HTS 1901.90.64.00 applies as a food preparation of chapter 4 goods (casein), meeting additional U.S. note 10 milk solids criteria.

Milk Solid Enriched Pancake Mix

Pancake mix enriched with cows’ milk solids, groats, and malt extract for fluffy texture. Classified in HTS 1901.90.64.00 as per U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 for dairy preparations entered under quota provisions.

Lactose-Free Milk Protein Fortifier

Fortifier powder of lactose-free milk protein, meal, and starch for low-lactose foods. Enters under HTS 1901.90.64.00 as described in U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 despite lactose removal, based on remaining milk solids.