U.S. imports of high-purity lactose and lactose syrup (99% or more lactose by weight) (HS 170211) totaled $825K in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Pharmaceutical and infant-formula manufacturers rely on high-purity lactose — containing 99% or more lactose expressed as anhydrous lactose on a dry-matter basis — as a critical excipient and nutritional ingredient, distinguishing it from lower-purity food-grade lactose under heading 170219. Classified under a single 10-digit line (1702110000), this product is subject to FDA oversight given its food and pharmaceutical applications. Germany and the Netherlands are the leading suppliers to the US, with New Zealand, Israel, and France also among top sources — reflecting the concentration of pharmaceutical-grade dairy processing in Western Europe and Oceania. Importers should consult a licensed customs broker regarding FDA admissibility requirements and any applicable dairy TRQ provisions.
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The 99% threshold (expressed as anhydrous lactose on a dry-matter basis) separates pharmaceutical- and infant-formula-grade lactose from food-grade material classified under 170219. The higher-purity grade commands premium pricing, requires stricter quality documentation, and is often subject to pharmaceutical GMP standards in addition to FDA food safety requirements.
Germany and the Netherlands lead supply under this heading, followed by New Zealand, Israel, and France. Western European and Oceanian suppliers dominate because pharmaceutical-grade lactose production requires specialized dairy processing infrastructure concentrated in those regions.
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Exports
$45.7M
Imports: $825K to 8 countries
Surplus of $44.9M (net exporter)
Trade balance: surplus of $44.9M (net exporter)
YTD: $2.8M imported (April 2026)
27 shipments/month
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