U.S. exports of Lactose & Lactose Syrup (99%+ Lactose by Weight) (HS 170211) totaled $56.1M in August 2026.
Importers of Lactose & Lactose Syrup (99%+ Lactose by Weight) paid $108K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.85% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Lactose & Lactose Syrup (99%+ Lactose by Weight) imports of $913K in August 2026 ran 18% above the year-to-date monthly average of $776K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPharmaceutical-grade and high-purity food-grade lactose — containing 99% or more lactose by dry weight — is the defining specification for this heading, which covers both solid lactose and lactose syrup at that purity threshold. Germany and the Netherlands are the leading US suppliers, reflecting Europe's dominant dairy-processing infrastructure, with New Zealand also a significant source. High-purity lactose is a critical excipient in tablet and capsule manufacturing, and pharmaceutical-grade shipments may be subject to FDA drug or food review depending on the declared end use. Importers should ensure certificates of analysis confirming the 99%+ purity threshold accompany each shipment to support classification under 1702110000.
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25 import shipments a month
The 99%-or-more lactose content by dry weight is the sole criterion separating heading 170211 from the NESOI lactose heading 170219. A certificate of analysis from an accredited laboratory is the standard documentation used to establish this threshold at entry; shipments that fall below 99% must be classified under 170219, which may carry a different duty rate.
Yes, depending on the declared end use. Lactose used as a pharmaceutical excipient is subject to FDA oversight under drug ingredient regulations, while food-grade lactose falls under FDA food facility and prior notice requirements. Importers should declare the intended use accurately on entry documents, as misrepresentation of end use can trigger enforcement action. Consulting a licensed customs broker or regulatory specialist is recommended.
Subheading 1 of 8 in heading 1702
Subheading 170211 · $56.1M of $154.6M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1702110000 | Lactose & Lactose Syrup Cont 99% More Lactse by Wt | $913K | 11.85% | 100.00% | $108K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1702110000 | Lactose & Lactose Syrup Cont 99% More Lactse by Wt | $56.1M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Imports
$913KYoY · free account
Exports
$56.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $9.8M of Lactose & Lactose Syrup (99%+ Lactose by Weight) and exported $568.4M.
Exports · August 2026
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New Zealand and China together take 47% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 11.85% of imports for consumption.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.