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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0404.10.90.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If unmixed dried whey without sugar addition

Unmodified whey products remain in heading 0404.

2106.90.72Higher: 26% vs 17.5%

If butterfat exceeds 5.5% but still from listed dairy sources

Higher fat dairy mixtures fall into separate subheading.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 17.5%

If for food industry chemical preparations

If classified as industrial additive rather than food prep.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include processing statements in commercial invoice showing further mixing required

Test for butterfat content; exceeding 5.5% shifts to higher dairy headings

Avoid consumer labeling to maintain non-retail status per HTS exclusion

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