Whey Protein Powder
A powdered food preparation made from whey (heading 0404), blended with malt extract and minimal starch for enhanced solubility and flavor. Classified under HTS 1901.90.65.00 as a dairy-based preparation not elsewhere specified, containing less than 5% cocoa and described in additional U.S. note 1 to chapter 4.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If marketed primarily as a dietary supplement
Food preparations not specifically from chapter 4 dairy shift to Chapter 21 as protein concentrates.
If unblended whey powder without added flour/malt
Pure whey products remain in heading 0404 before food prep processing of chapter 19.
If containing vegetable fats and infant food ingredients
Mixtures with vegetable fats meeting infant criteria move to 1901.10 mixed infant preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify cows’ milk solids content (kg cmsc) via lab testing to confirm dairy note 1 compliance and accurate duty calculation
• Provide certificates of analysis proving <5% cocoa and no infant formula status to prevent reclassification
• Label precisely with dairy content and avoid 'infant food' claims to stay out of 1901.10 quotas
Related Products under HTS 1901.90.65.00
Malted Milk Powder
Powdered blend of dried milk (headings 0402), malted barley extract, and wheat flour, used in beverages and baking. Falls under HTS 1901.90.65.00 as a food preparation of chapter 4 goods and malt extract, not put up for retail infant feeding.
Milk Protein Concentrate Blend
Food preparation combining milk protein concentrate (0404), starch, and malt extract for nutritional shakes. HTS 1901.90.65.00 applies as dairy-derived (U.S. note 1 chapter 4) not elsewhere specified, low cocoa.
Dairy-Based Baking Mix
Pre-mixed powder of milk powder (0402), flour, starch, and malt extract for pancakes or cookies. Classified HTS 1901.90.65.00 for dairy food preparations not retail-put-up for infants.
Buttermilk Powder with Malt
Spray-dried buttermilk (0403-derived) fortified with malt extract and meal for baking and fermentation. HTS 1901.90.65.00 as other dairy food prep (chapter 4 note 1), minimal cocoa.
Casein Malt Supplement
Powdered mix of casein (milk protein from 0404), malt extract, and starch for sports nutrition. Under HTS 1901.90.65.00 as unspecified dairy food preparation per chapter 4 note.
Skim Milk Baking Powder
Blend of skim milk powder (0402), starch, groats, and malt extract for commercial bakery use. HTS 1901.90.65.00 covers this dairy-based (note 1) food prep not elsewhere included.