Whey Protein Powder from China
A powdered supplement derived from whey, a dairy byproduct, containing concentrated proteins for muscle building and recovery. Classified under HTS 2106.90.87.00 as a food preparation NESOI that is a dairy product per chapter 4 note 1, not fitting elsewhere in chapters 4 or 21. Primarily used by athletes and fitness enthusiasts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26%
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
• Verify dairy content exceeds non-dairy ingredients to qualify under chapter 4 note 1; provide lab analysis certificates
• Label as dietary supplement if marketed for ingestion, avoiding medical claims to prevent FDA drug classification