Whey Protein Concentrate from China
Whey protein concentrate is a byproduct of cheese production, concentrated to 35-80% protein for sports nutrition. It qualifies under HTS 3504.00.50 as a derivative protein substance nesoi, separate from unmodified dairy. Used primarily as an ingredient in shakes and bakery products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21.5%
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
• Include whey processing specs (e.g
• concentration percentage) and dairy origin certificates
• FDA prior notice required for food imports; test for lactose content to prevent dairy reclassification