Whey Protein Isolate Concentrate from China
Concentrated whey protein isolate exceeding 80% protein by dry weight, derived from cheese production whey. It qualifies under HTS 3502.90.00.00 as 'concentrates of two or more whey proteins' in the albumin category, distinct from lower-concentration food supplements.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Submit dry matter protein analysis reports during customs entry to substantiate >80% threshold; label clearly as 'albumin concentrate' not 'protein powder'
• Pitfall: under 80% protein shifts to food prep 2106.90 or feed 2309