Whey Protein Concentrate 80% from Japan
Dairy-derived whey protein standardized to 80% protein content, commonly used in sports nutrition and bakery fortification. Classified under HTS 2106.10.00.00 as a protein concentrate from milk processing, excluding isolated caseins.
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
• Provide dairy origin certificates to differentiate from plant-based proteins and comply with lactose content declarations
• Avoid retail packaging over 5kg to prevent misclassification as bulk animal feed under 2309
• Test for microbial contamination, as whey concentrates are prone to issues triggering FDA import alerts