Whey and Modified Whey (Concentrated or Sweetened)

Lines 0404105010 and 0404105090 reference US Note 12 and require an import license for quota-eligible dried whey. Importers must obtain the license before shipment; entries without the required license are subject to over-quota duty rates. The licensing process is administered through USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service.

Whey protein concentrate is a processed fraction with elevated protein content, used primarily in nutritional supplements and food fortification. It is classified separately from fluid whey, standard dried whey, and modified whey because of its distinct processing method and commercial application. Importers should confirm protein concentration levels against the applicable product specification to support the correct 10-digit classification.