Whey Protein Powder from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• 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