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U.S. imports of lactose and lactose syrup (SITC 06191) totaled $1.2M in April 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Lactose and Lactose Syrup paid $202K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $1.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Lactose and Lactose Syrup imports of $1.2M in April 2026 ran 14% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.5M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataLactose and lactose syrup are dairy-derived sweeteners widely used as excipients in pharmaceutical manufacturing and as functional ingredients in infant formula and food processing. Because they are derived from milk, imports are subject to FDA oversight as food ingredients and may also fall under dairy tariff-rate quota provisions depending on the specific HTS classification at the 10-digit level. Importers should confirm whether a shipment qualifies for within-quota or over-quota duty treatment, as the distinction materially affects landed cost.
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Lactose and lactose syrup can be subject to dairy TRQ treatment under US tariff schedules. The applicable duty rate depends on whether the shipment enters within or over the quota threshold, so importers should confirm the correct HTS 10-digit classification and current quota availability with a licensed customs broker before entry.
Pharmaceutical-grade lactose must meet USP or equivalent purity standards and is typically accompanied by certificates of analysis. While both grades enter under the same SITC heading, end-use documentation and FDA facility registration of the foreign manufacturer become especially important for pharmaceutical supply chains.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | -- | $8.2M | +$8.2M |
| NEW ZEALAND | $46K | $7.8M | +$7.8M |
| MEXICO | -- | $5.2M | +$5.2M |
| JAPAN | $3K | $5.0M | +$5.0M |
| INDONESIA | -- | $3.7M | +$3.7M |
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