Whey Protein Isolate Blend
Industrial-grade powder from dried whey (0404.10), blended with minimal sugar, over 16% milk solids, low butterfat, for use in protein bars and supplements. Classified in 2106.90.09.00 because it's not consumer-ready and intended for further formulation. Bulk form distinguishes it from retail products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unmixed dried whey concentrate
Unblended whey products remain in dairy chapter without added ingredients.
If for retail-packed protein powders
Consumer-ready forms are classified under compound preparations for retail.
If highly purified for industrial milk albumin
Purified milk albumins shift to Chapter 35 as enzymes/proteins.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include processing statements confirming capability for further mixing, not retail packaging
• Check against butterfat limits; test for compliance to avoid duties under higher-fat subheadings
• Declare exact subheading origins of dried milk/whey to match hierarchy requirements
Related Products under HTS 2106.90.09.00
Milk Protein Concentrate Powder
A powdered blend derived from dried whey and milk solids, containing over 16% milk solids by weight and not over 5.5% butterfat, mixed with stabilizers for industrial use. It falls under HTS 2106.90.09.00 as it's designed for further processing in food manufacturing, not retail-ready. This classification applies to bulk ingredients capable of additional mixing.
Buttermilk Powder Sugar Mix
A dry blend of dried buttermilk solids (0403.90) with sugar, exceeding 16% milk solids and under 5.5% butterfat, for bakery premixes. HTS 2106.90.09.00 covers this as a non-retail food preparation for further processing. It's not market-ready in imported form.
Dried Skim Milk Fortifier
Bulk powder from dried skim milk (0402.21) mixed with stabilizers and sugar for nutritional fortification in cereals. Over 16% milk solids, ≤5.5% butterfat, for further processing; fits 2106.90.09.00 as non-retail. Designed for manufacturers to blend into final products.
Whey Permeate Sweetener Base
Industrial sweetener from whey permeate (0404.10), blended with sugar, >16% milk solids, low fat for beverage bases. 2106.90.09.00 applies as it's for further mixing, not direct retail. Bulk packaging confirms processing intent.
Nonfat Dry Milk Premix
Premix of nonfat dry milk (0402.10) with dextrose for yogurt cultures, over 16% solids, ≤5.5% fat, industrial only. Under 2106.90.09.00 for mixtures needing further processing, not packaged for end consumers.
Dried Whey Beverage Base
Base powder from dried whey mixed with sugars for ready-to-mix drinks, >16% milk solids, low butterfat. 2106.90.09.00 as it's for further dilution/processing, not final retail product.