Northern Lights Sweet Whey Powder 90% Protein from Japan
High-protein sweet whey powder from Canadian cheese production, spray-dried without concentration or sugar addition, meeting 0404.90.50 criteria. Qualifies under 9823.06.09 as Canadian USMCA dairy eligible for special treatment per note 6(b)(2). Used in bakery and confectionery applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include processing records showing no concentration step before drying to maintain 0404.90.50 classification
• Canadian dairy producers must provide USMCA origin verification; check against quota allocations
• Label clearly as 'sweet whey powder' to avoid misclassification as acid whey or concentrates