Whey Permeate Protein Fortifier Mix from China
Industrial fortifier from whey permeate (0404.10.90) mixed with milk solids and minimal sugar, >16% total milk solids, ≤5.5% butterfat, for nutrition bars or drinks. HTS 2106.90.06.00 applies as per chapter 4 note 10 for further-processable dairy blends.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Reference exact source dairy subheadings in commercial invoice
• Ensure no retail branding or small packaging
• Monitor for TRQ eligibility under note 10 provisions