Whey Protein Blend for Yogurt Production from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.157.5%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)
Import Tips
• 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