The tariff classification and status under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) of whey protein concentrate from Canada; Article 509 Dear Ms. Hutton:
Issued February 23, 1996 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Tariff classification
HTS codes: 0404.10.0500
Headings: 0404
Product description
, Etobicoke, Ontario. The product, "Aultpro 202," is a dairy ingredient in powder form that consists of whey protein concentrate and dairy product solids (deproteinated whey). The principal use is as a fat replacer in the manufacture of heat processed puddings, and other heat processed applications (i.e: soups and sauces). The ingredients will be lactose (46.0 - 54.0 percent), protein (34.0 - 38.8 percent), ash (6.5 - 9.0 percent), moisture (2.0 - 5.0), and milk fat (1.0 - 4.5 percent). The pH will be 6.4 - 7.1 percent. The product is of 100 percent Canadian origin.
CBP rationale
The applicable subheading for Aultpro 202 will be 0404.10.0500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter; products consisting of natural milk constituents, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, not elsewhere specified or included, whey and modified whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, modified whey, whey protein concentrates.
Full text
NY A80085 February 23, 1996 CLA-2-04:RR:NC:FC:231 A80085 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 0404.10.0500 Ms. Barbara Hutton McCarthy Consultant Services, Inc. 1151 Gorham Street, Unit 8 Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 7V1 Canada RE: The tariff classification and status under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) of whey protein concentrate from Canada; Article 509 Dear Ms. Hutton: In your letter, dated January 15, 1996, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of your client, Ault Foods Ltd., Etobicoke, Ontario. The product, "Aultpro 202," is a dairy ingredient in powder form that consists of whey protein concentrate and dairy product solids (deproteinated whey). The principal use is as a fat replacer in the manufacture of heat processed puddings, and other heat processed applications (i.e: soups and sauces). The ingredients will be lactose (46.0 - 54.0 percent), protein (34.0 - 38.8 percent), ash (6.5 - 9.0 percent), moisture (2.0 - 5.0), and milk fat (1.0 - 4.5 percent). The pH will be 6.4 - 7.1 percent. The product is of 100 percent Canadian origin. The applicable subheading for Aultpro 202 will be 0404.10.0500, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter; products consisting of natural milk constituents, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, not elsewhere specified or included, whey and modified whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, modified whey, whey protein concentrates. The general rate of duty will be 9.5 percent ad valorem. Aultpro 202, being wholly obtained or produced entirely in the territory of Canada, will meet the requirements of HTSUSA General Note 12(b)(i), and will therefore be entitled to a 2 percent ad valorem rate of duty under the NAFTA upon compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and agreements. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 CFR 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Ralph Conte at (212) 466-5759. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division
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