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Canadian Cheddar Whey Spray Dried Powder

Spray-dried whey byproduct from Canadian cheddar cheese production, unmodified and unsweetened, qualifying for 0404.90.50. USMCA 9823.06.09 treatment under note 6(b)(2) for Canadian dairy imports. Standard ingredient for protein bars and beverages.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+12.5%12.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0405.20.30.00Higher: 20% vs 12.5%

If whey used in butter production

Whey butter classified with dairy spreads, not pure whey

2106.90.48.00Lower: 7.5% vs 12.5%

If blended into compound food preparations

Mixtures with other ingredients become compound preparations

0404.10.50Higher: 37.5% vs 12.5%

If partially concentrated during processing

Any concentration step (even partial) excludes from 0404.90.50

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include cheese production records linking whey to Canadian dairy operations

• Monitor USMCA dairy TRQ status; 9823.06.09 subject to Canadian quota limits

• Verify spray-drying process maintains 'not concentrated' status per 0404.90.50