Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included: > Other: > Products derived from the dried milk, dried buttermilk or dried whey of subheadings 0402.10, 0402.21.05, 0402.21.25, 0402.21.30, 0402.21.50, 0403.90.41, 0403.90.45, 0404.10.50 or 0404.10.90, which contain not over 5.5 percent by weight of butterfat and which are mixed with other ingredients including, but not limited to sugar, if such mixtures contain over 16 percent milk solids by weight, are capable of being further processed or mixed with similar ingredients and are not prepared for marketing to the retail consumer in the identical form and package in which imported: > Described in general note 15 of the tariff schedule and entered pursuant to its provisions

Duty Rate (from China)

17.5%
MFN Base RateFree

Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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)

Total Effective Rate17.5%

Products classified under HTS 2106.90.03.00

Milk Protein Concentrate Powder for Ice Cream

A powdered blend of dried milk solids, sugar, and stabilizers derived from dried skim milk of subheading 0402.21, containing 4% butterfat and 20% milk solids. Designed for industrial mixing into ice cream bases, not retail-ready. Falls under 2106.90.03.00 as a non-retail food preparation from specified dairy sources for further processing.

Whey Protein Blend for Yogurt Production

Industrial powder mix from dried whey (0404.10) with sugar and cultures, 3.2% butterfat, 18% milk solids, for blending into yogurt bases. Not suitable for direct retail consumption. Classified in 2106.90.03.00 for its dairy-derived composition and processing intent.

Buttermilk Powder Sugar Mix for Bakery

Dried buttermilk (0403.90) blended with sugar for commercial bread and cake production, 2.8% butterfat, 22% milk solids. Packaged in bulk for factory further processing. Meets 2106.90.03.00 for non-retail dairy ingredient mixes.

Skim Milk Solids for Chocolate Coating

Powdered skim milk (0402.21) with sugar and emulsifiers for confectionery manufacturers, 1.5% butterfat, 25% milk solids. Intended for melting and mixing into chocolate. Under 2106.90.03.00 as eligible processing aid.

Dairy Base Powder for Beverage Mixes

Blend from whey and skim milk powders with sugar for instant beverage production, 4.5% butterfat, 19% milk solids. Bulk for factory dilution and flavoring. Fits 2106.90.03.00 non-retail criteria.

Milk Solid Emulsifier Blend for Margarine

Dried milk/whey mix with emulsifiers and sugar for margarine formulation, 5% butterfat, 17.5% milk solids. Industrial powder for emulsion stabilization. 2106.90.03.00 due to dairy derivation and processing use.

Low-Fat Dairy Powder for Nutrition Bars

Skim milk and whey powder sweetened for protein bar extrusion, 3.8% butterfat, 21% milk solids. Not consumer-ready; requires binding and shaping. Qualifies under 2106.90.03.00 industrial spec.

Whey-Skim Blend for Cheese Analog

Mixed dried whey/skim milk with sugar for imitation cheese production, 2.9% butterfat, 23% milk solids. Bulk for melting and casein addition. 2106.90.03.00 as non-retail dairy base.

Sweetened Buttermilk Concentrate for Sauces

Dried buttermilk powder with sugar for creamy sauce bases, 4.2% butterfat, 18.2% milk solids. For commercial kitchen reconstitution. Meets 2106.90.03.00 processing parameters.

Industrial Milk Powder for Pet Food

Skim milk/whey mix with sugar for pet kibble coating, 5.3% butterfat max, 20% milk solids. Bulk for extrusion processing. 2106.90.03.00 as qualifying dairy prep.

Dairy Stabilizer Powder for Fillings

Whey-based powder with sugar and gums for pastry fillings, 3.1% butterfat, 24% milk solids. For bakery mixing. Under 2106.90.03.00 industrial spec.

Skimmed Milk Blend for Confectionery

Sugar-mixed skim milk powder for candy production, 1.8% butterfat, 26% solids. Processing aid. 2106.90.03.00 fits.

Whey Sugar Mix for Sports Drinks

Whey powder sweetened for beverage bases, 4.1% fat, 19.5% solids. Bulk processing. 2106.90.03.00.

Buttermilk Blend for Dough Conditioner

Sweetened buttermilk powder for bread doughs, 2.5% fat, 20.8% solids. Industrial. 2106.90.03.00.

Mixed Dairy Powder for Cereal Coating

Skim/whey sugar mix for breakfast cereal coating, 5.4% fat, 22% solids. Processing. 2106.90.03.00.