Casein Powder Edible Grade
Acid-precipitated casein from skim milk, 80-85% protein for coffee whiteners. HTS 2106.90.85.00 per U.S. note 10 for supplementary dairy entries.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If industrial/technical grade
Non-edible casein classified as protein substance in chapter 35.
If natural milk caseins
Unprocessed casein stays with natural whey products in 0409.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test viscosity and micelle structure; declare phosphorus/calcium ratios; segregate from technical grade shipments
Related Products under HTS 2106.90.85.00
Whole Milk Powder
Dehydrated whole milk powder produced from pasteurized cow's milk, containing at least 26% milkfat by weight. Classified under HTS 2106.90.85.00 as a dairy product described in additional U.S. note 10 to chapter 4, entered pursuant to quota provisions for certain dairy imports beyond standard chapter 4 classifications.
Skim Milk Powder
Spray-dried nonfat dry milk from skimmed cow's milk with less than 1.5% milkfat. Falls under HTS 2106.90.85.00 for dairy products specified in U.S. note 10 to chapter 4, allowing supplementary imports outside primary chapter 4 quotas.
Sweetened Condensed Milk
Concentrated whole milk with added sucrose, minimum 8% milkfat, sterilized in cans. HTS 2106.90.85.00 covers this as a chapter 4 note 10 dairy product entered under special quota arrangements.
Milk Protein Concentrate 40%
MPC40 with 40% protein from ultrafiltered milk, used in nutrition bars. Classified HTS 2106.90.85.00 as dairy product per U.S. note 10 to chapter 4 for TRQ entry.
Lactose Powder USP Grade
Pharmaceutical-grade lactose monohydrate extracted from whey, 99% purity. Enters under HTS 2106.90.85.00 as chapter 4 note 10 dairy product for permitted quantities.
Whey Protein Isolate 90%
High-purity WPI90 from cheese whey via ion-exchange, <1% fat. HTS 2106.90.85.00 for note 10 dairy imports used in protein supplements.