Whey Protein Concentrate 35% (Canadian-origin) from Japan
Whey protein concentrate containing 35% protein by weight, produced from sweet whey in Canada under USMCA provisions. Classified under HTS 9823.06.07 as a Canadian-origin good per note 6(b)(2) for subheading 0404.10.15, qualifying for special USMCA tariff treatment. Used primarily in sports nutrition and food manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify Canadian origin documentation and USMCA certificate to qualify for note 6(b)(2) treatment
• Ensure protein content testing certificates match 35% specification for 0404.10.15 classification
• Maintain records proving exclusion from primary USMCA fluid cream quotas per subchapter note 6(b)